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SEMI-ANNUAL MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT IMPORTANT ELECTION NOTICE Rec. Corres. Secretary Robert L. Wise announces that the next See pages 20 and 21 for important information Semi-Annual meeting of the membership will be he.d Sunday, regarding the election of Delegates and Alternate March 30 at 1 pm on the USS Hornet in Alameda, CE Iii. Delegates to the 36th International Convention, ~ ENGINEERS NEWS + DECEMBER 2002 l-
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By Don Doser, Business Manager & IUOE General Vice President Forty-two-year Local 3 member and aerobatic pilot Eddie Andreini stands in his equipment yard behind his grading and paving company, Andreini Bros. First and foremost: Thank you .p. 11 COM*eM*S I'd like to start this article with my pro- "I tell people I don't get to die until that Calpine power project . .p. 4-5 said. fuse thanks to those members and volun- law [Davis Bacon] is repealed," King Fringe Benefits p. 6 teers who worked so hard during this past Credit Union . p. 7 election. The phone banking, precinct- There's no doubt about it, this new Rancho Murieta p. 8 walking and generous donations of time anti-union stronghold has an agenda, a Organizing p. 9 and money really paid off. To put it blunt- "laundry list" as President Bush men- OE CAT box ly, we won big in California thanks to your tioned in a recent press conference. This .p. 10 support. Pro-labor candidates were elect. is bad news for us, brothers and sisters, The fervor of flight p. 11-13 ed to the offices of governor, lieutenant and we're going to have to fight like hell or District Reports . p. 14-15 governor, secretary of state, controller, else we'11 be hung out to dry. Scholarship Contest . .p. 16 treasurer, attorney general, insurance Meetings and Announcements p. 17-21 commissioner, and a congressional seat, One of the unfortunate non-priorities Swap Shop .p. 22 of this new administration will be budg- to name a few. To the Local 3 members District Reports . eting money for construction in the p 23-24 and staff who gave it their all, a very sin- United States. For every 01 billion spent A . OPEMT/N4 5141+JEIRS.LOGAL.UNION No. 3 cere thank you. It's amazing what we can on infrastructure, 47,000 jobs are creat- Don Dos ...... Business Manager accomplish when we all pitch in. ed, and half of them are in construction. John Bonilla . . .Asst Business Manager & President There's no other way to put it, brothers Bob Miller . .Vice President Union members in California can and sisters: The results of this past elec- Rob Wise ... .Rec. Corr. Secretary breathe a small sigh of relief with assur- tion will cost us jobs. This is because the Harold K. Lewis...... Financial Secretary alice that Gov. Gray Davis will do every- riew administration won't have an appre- Frank Herrera. ..Treasurer thing in his power to protect us during the ciation for labor, for transportation, for next four years. We will particulary need aviation, and other building trades at the his support during the next two years as core of our livelihood. And without sus- EN*INEE~ NEWS STAFF Don Doser . .Editor national efforts to weaken unions become tained infrastructure spending, our jobs, Amy Modun . .Managing Editor an unfortunate reality. pocketbooks and families may ultimate- Kelly Walker . .Associate Editor ly pay the price. Dominique Beilke ...... Art Director Duane Beichley .Media Coordinator The national picture: Garland Rosauro ..Political & Public Relations Dilector Outlook not so good Time to play defense While California may remain a haven for As challenging as the upcoming years will be for labor, now's not the time to give labor during the next four years, other FIND US ON THE WEB AT: We have work to do and states struggling for the right to organize up and sit back. http://www.oe3.org gains to protect. It may mean playing will have a tough fight ahead. With anti- defense, but we'd better roll up our labor politicians in the driver's seat, we bet- Engineers News (ISSN 176-560) is published monthly by sleeves and brace ourselves. This new ter hang on because it's going to be a wild Local 3 of the International Union of Operating administration isn't going to play nice - Engineers, AFL-CIO; 1620 South Loop Rd., Alameda, CA , ride. Much of the progress we've worked you can bet on it. But you can also bet 94502. Periodical postage paid at Alameda, CA and hard to make will now be challenged. we'll do our part to stay on guard and pro- additional mailing offices. Engineers News is sent without Luckily the Davis-Bacon Act, which has tect what's ours. charge to all members cf Operating Engineers Local 3 in protected prevailing wage since 1931, will good standing. Non-member subscription price js $6 per likely survive, thanks to the number of its year. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Address ' Never forget how hard and long we've Change, 1620 South Loop Rd., Alameda, CA 94502. supporters who hold office. However, we'd fought for our rights as union members. #.0...... # be foolish to think that attempts won't be We've come a long way, much too long to let 1-~. WMA ...... 5 '~~Il' COUNCIL L made to weaken it. Republican .Ir-1 Steve King two years take us back 50. Let's get to work. 583 and current A~L CIO(C, of Iowa, a former contractor Printed on Recycled paper member of the 5th Congressional District Brothers and sisters, I'd like to wish provides insight about what's in store for us each and every one of you a safe and 1~~ regarding Davis Bacon. happy holiday season. DECEMBER 2002 + ENGINEERS NEws ~
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. = Nancy Pelosi: New house .L . L- f~# '' s'ji "_Ii minority leader makes history Talking Points b ~ p- * By John Bonilla le - Assistant Business Manager and President WASHINGTON - Longtime friend to labor - Nancy Pelosi was chosen in a lopsided 177-29 vote Bustamante: a friend for four more 5A "-- Thursday, Nov. 14 to be 3*py. the next House Democratic Congratulations and thanks are in order for the hardwork- minority leader, becoming ing Local 3 volunteers who made California's statewide elee- '.4/ the highest-ranking woman tion sweep possible. The state's top positions are once again in the 213-year history of filled by labor-friendly, Local 3-backed leaders, and your drive - Congress, and the first and dedication constructed this reality. ~ woman ever to lead either We are pleased to have Gov. Gray Davis serving us for party on Capitol Hill. Nancy Pelosi another term, and we are lucky to have returning to his side another true friend and staunch supporter of working families, In October 2001 Pelosi was elected by her col- Lt. Gov. Cruz Bustamante. Bustamante was re-elected Nov. 5 leaglles to be the highest-ranking woman ever in - for a second term as California's lieutenant governor with 49.6 Congress as House Democratic whip, the party's No. 2 percent of the vote, defeating Republican Candidate Bruce position. In her new position, Pelosi succeeds House MePhersen by nearly 8 percent. Minority Leader Richard Gephardt of Missouri who In my October column I asked Local 3 members to make a held the job since 1995. difference for themselves and for all Californians by doing everything possible to make Bustamante's re-election a sue- Pelosi is a fresh face who will lead the Democratic eess. Whether you walked precincts, phone banked, handed party back to the majority. She is now charged with out literature, or most importantly, voted, you made it hap- the responsibility of reviving the party which was pen. Business Manager Don Doser and I, along with che other stunned by the Nov. 5 elections which left the White Local 3 officers, are proud, and working families across House and both houses of Congress controlled by California thank you. Republicans. We can feel confident with a friend like Bustamante in office who ensures that our needs are heard and addressed. "We have a big job to do, and we're ready for it," Since becoming involved in politics in 1972, he has been a Pelosi said. "And we're getting ready for victory." loyal advocate for working families, fighting to make our < lives better. Bustamante makes an impact for Local 3 by Pelosi's success is a triumph for the Democratic supporting legislation that provides employment opportuni- party and an inspiration to other women politicians. ties for our members. "I didn't run as a woman," Pelosi said. "I ran as a In 1999, Davis named Bustamante co-chair of the governor's seasoned politician and an experienced legislator. It Commission on Building for the 2lst Century. He uses this just so happens that I am a woman and we have been position not only to better roads and buildings in the state, but waiting a long time for this moment." most notably to create jobs for California's workers. Bustamante invited Doser to be a member of the technology Pelosi represented California's 8th Congressional committee for this commission which helped develop a lon£- District which includes most of San Francisco, since term plan to address the state's critical infrastructure needs- 1987. She is a 1962 graduate of D.C.'s Trinity College. The solutions for updating California's infrastructure will cre- She raised five children and became more politically ate thousands of jobs for Operating Engineers. involved as they grew up, finally running for Congress Brothers and sisters, we need a friend like Bustamante in in 1987 when the youngest was in high school. Pelosi office who listens and responds to our needs, and we are lucky is the daughter of former Baltimore House to have him working with us and for us for an additional four Representative Thomas D'Allesandro and often fielded years. Now let's ride our successes and strive to make these requests from her father's constituents at home. next four years work for us. ENGINEERS NEWS + DECEMBER 2002
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The Operating Engineers work crew at +he Calpine power plant project. Pnotos by Duane Beichley
Calpine = online soon in a city near you
As the na:ion continues to grow, so does the need for electricity to square foot facility called US Dataport, a company that provides Internet light homes, run businesses anc maintain lifestyles. In a continuing services for businesses requiring a secure data center or large database effort to keep America generated, the Calpine C,orporation, a fully-inte- collection point through the internet. grated power company founded in 1984, builds, The Calpine orolect will primarily generate power for US Dataport : . -.: acquires, develops and and the local area but will sell any extra power to the grid. The power 4: : :i : i I- I .- operates modern energy project is anticipated to go online in eatly 2003 and will generate about centers. 600 megawarts of power.
Calpine is headquar- The project contractor is Marelick Mechanical Company in Hayward, tered in San Jose, Calif. Calif. There are abcut 600 craftsworkers at this site. About 70 of them -- and comprises 64 energy are equipment operators, and 14 are crane operators. The crew typical- centers with net owner- ly works nine hours or mor€ a day, five to six days a week. C J / ship capacity of 12,100 mei&awatts. These energy The project broke ground mid-July 2002. Work will likely last , , centers are located in key through February 2003 or laten ''-'
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- *31 43 £ AD:ds),Fuosr'.en~sanchuNKeo/bert, 3 District Rep. Fred Herschbach and ' Business Rep. Mi/t Peterson. the project. Another issue was that Pacific Gas & Electric provided and worked on the Carquinez Bridge -*-'.5-5 electrical power needs but brought in its ov,n excavation equipment retrofit project and the bridge work to dig trenches for underground power. This jurisdictional problem on IIwy. 85. *?478 -E -LAC also took iobs away from our operators. Kolbert and Hill agreed that the · '- 4%22 - .7-1-- Fablf-- 11 Workers were unsatisfied as a result of these conditions and a picket biggest challenge on the Calpine 1--0 - .,-% ' -'-3 " - -62111 ensued that shut the project down for seven days. Despite the hardships project is making sure all crafts have SG- /- to other workers, all crafts stuck to¢ether and honored the picket. The the required equipment and cranes picket resulted in negotiations that returned jobs to the Operating for the job when they are needed. Engineers. and eleven more Local 3 members now have jobs at this proj- ect. These Local 3 members appreciated the unity displayed during the 21* - 4* ___ .Il.*jty picket and said that is what being joined together in a union is all about Tools of the trade
Twenty-two-year Local 3 member and Lead Foreman for the Calpine The project currently uses 11 . project Chuck Kolbert said the support of the Local 3 administration cranes, many of which are provided 44 - was a major force in the picket negotiations. by Maxim Crane Rental. The largest crane is a 330-ton Demag (01800 a , is 1 4*-~ -«41 , "We won the picket action thanks to the efforts of Business Manager crawler crane. This hefty lifter Don Doser, President John Bonilla, our District Rep. Fred Herschbach operated by journey crane operator ·0 - p and all the business representatives at Local 3," Kolbert said. Bill Alger, a 24-year Local 3 member. His oiler is Second-Period Apprentice m Ken Wentwork who joined the union a year and a half ago. Faces in the field ., ' ~ -..ki. Kolbert heads the project for Mareliek Mechanical and is very famil- Another crane getting a big work- U-• I..-..' iar with power projects. Before working on the Calpine project, Kolbert out is the 140-ton Demag crawler .4 , 1 6 worked for 16 months at the Moss Landing power project. But Kolbert's crane operated by Journey-level A Demag CC1800 holds a section of experience is versatile - he also has more than 30 years experience on Crane Operator James Samson and the heat generating unit in place. highway construction jobs and inizially joined Local 3 as a gradesetter. Oiler Dan Burton.
Assisting as equipment foreman is Greg Hill, a 14-year Local 3 mem- Loaders, excavators, backhoes, dozers, forklifts and material han- ben Hill worked at the same Moss Landing ocwer project with Kolbert, dling equipment are all part of this project. ENGINEERS NEWS + DECEMBER 2002
FRINGE BENEFITS DISTRICT VISITS "- In a continuing effort to make benefits FAIRFIELD... ..Thursday, Jan. 9 , .....pl---. 9.. services more accessible to members, Fringe Benefits provides an opportunity for you to STOCKTON...... Tuesday, Feb, 18 ~*213, ar~~atri~~it~eypersohne~Ittrten~ion EUREKA & YUBA CITY .... Tuesday, Jan. 14 FRINGE BENEFITS welfare and pension benefits. Fringe FRESNO ...Wednesday, Feb. 19 » Benefits staff will spend a day at each of the By Charlie Warren, Director following district offices: REDDING...... Wednesday, Jan. 15 ROHNERT PARK..... Tuesday, Jan. 7 CASPER...... Wednesday, March 5 SAN JOSE„ ..Tuesday, Jan. 28 SANMATEO...... Wednesday, Jan. 22 OAKLAND. .Wednesday, Jan. 8 SALT LAKE CITY. . . Thursday, March 6
RENO...... Thursday, Jan. 30 SACRAMENTO . Thursday, Jan. 23 Diabetes: staying up-to-date
In keeping with the Local 3 officers' efforts to Scoring 3-9 points If you weigh the same or more than the amount expand the preventive aspect of our health plan, listed for your height, you may be at risk for dia- You are probably at low risk for having diabetes this month we provide two articles from the betes. American Diabetes Association (ADA). We hope now. But don't forget about it, especially if you are Hispanic, African American, American Indian, the articles will be interesting and useful for our Diabetes facts you should know members and their families. Asian American or Pacific Islander. You may be at higher risk in the future. New guidelines recom- Diabetes is a serious disease that can lead to Diabetes risk test mend that everyone ages 45 and older consider blindness, heart disease, stroke, kidney failure and being tested for the disease every three years. amputations. It kills more than 193,000 people Could you have diabetes and not know it? People at high risk should consider being tested at each year. Some people with diabetes exhibit Sixteen million Americans have diabetes, and a younger age. symptoms, some do not. If you have any of the fol- one out of three doesn't even know. Take this test lowing symptoms, contact your doctor. to see if you are at risk for having diabetes. Scoring 10 or more points Diabetes is more common in African Americans, • Extreme thirst You are at high risk for having Hispanics, Native Americans, Asian Americans and diabetes. Only • Frequent urination your health care provider can determine if you Pacific Islanders. If you are a member of one of • Unexplained weight loss these ethnic groups, you should pay special atten- have diabetes. See your health care provider soon and find out for sure. tion to this test. For more information on diabetes, call the ADA To find out if you are at risk, write the points at (800) DIABETE, or visit its Web site, www.dia- next to each statement that is true for you. If a At-risk weight chart betes.org. statement is not true, write a zero. Then add all the Height in feet and Weight in pounds The information contained in this ADA Web site points to get your total score. inches without shoes without clothing is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment, 4'10" 129 and the ADA recommends consultation with your Yes No 4'11" 133 - - doctor or health care professional. 1. My weight is equal to or above 5'0" 138 that listed in the chart at right. 5pts Opts 5'1" 143 2. I am under 65 years of age and I 5'2" 147
get little or no exercise during a 5'3" 152 -ma···c·re•r.™*,2*.,· · · usual day. 5pts Opts 5'4" 157 162 3, I am between 45 and 64 years of 5'6" 167 age. 5pts Opts 5'7" 172 4. I am 65 years old or older. 9pts Opts 5'8" 177 5, I am a woman who has had a 5'9" 182 ~ LF'tilipp hOhcipls.»m t//1, c~>7)/4-cr baby weighing more than nine 5'10" 188 &. - pounds at birth. 1pts Opts 6'0" 6. I have a sister or brother with 5'11" 199193 ~ 68~«ts (33077£76 6*49, am/.*rid diabetes. 1pts Opts 6'1" 204 6'2" 210 ~tl,tankstot11056who~pecomforttomGm- 1pts Opts h bers unable to lota76 thar homes- 7. I have a parent with diabetes. 6'3" 216 E Total Points: 6'4" 221
Pre-retirement meetings CONCORD REDDING SAN FRANCISCO - SAN MATEO Join us at the meeting in your area. Wednesday, Ian. 8,20()3 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2003 7 p.m. Wednesday,.Ian. 22,2003 Bring your spouse. Well have plenty of time 7 p.m. Concord Centre Operating Engineers Building Machinists Hall to discuss the pension, retiree medical and 5298 Clayton Rd., Concord, CA 20308 Engineers Ln., annuity plans with you. We'll have plan Redding, CA 1511 Rollins Rd., Burlingame, CA booklets and applications available. Remember, it is never too early to plan t'or FAIRFIELD YUBA CITY SAN JOSE your retirement and learn a bit about the Thursday, Jan. 9,2003 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan, 16, 2003 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan, 23,2003 7 p.m. marvelous plans we have. See you there. Operating Engineers Building Sutter-Yuba Board of Realtors Building Masonie Temple 2540 North Watney Way, Fairfield, CA 1558 Starr Dr., Yuba City, CA 2500 Masonie Dr., San Jose, CA
OAKLAND EUREKA NOVATO WATSONVILLE Tuesday, Jan. 7,2003 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 14,2003 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 21,2003 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 28,2003 7 p.m. Operating Engineers Building Red Lion Hotel Inn Marin VFW Post 1716 1620 South Loop Rd., Alameda, CA 1929 4th St., Eureka, CA 250 Entrada Dr., Novato, CA 1960 Freedom Blvd., Freedom, CA DECEMBER 2002 + ENGINEERS NEWS ~
2 1 CREDIT UNION By Rob Wise, Credit Union Financial Officer & Local 3 Recording - Corresponding Secretary
Zero percent financing limits - Don't let your monthly budget get zapped by a zero!
Did you know that 0.0 percent financing limits are there to help car dealers helped when it began a service organization this year, Operating and not consumers? For example, dealers have limited the kinds of vehicles for Engineers Insurance Services, LLC. As many of you already have dis- which 0.0 percent financing is offered. That means less choice for you. Dealers covered in just the short time since its introduction, this is a valuable have also limited the 0.0 percent financing offer to short-term loans. Your budg- resource that helps you rest assured that you are making the right et may not be compatible with a short-term, high-monthly-payment loan, but premium, deductible and coverage choices for your auto, home and with 0.0 percent financing you may not get much choice. You might want to life insurance. More information is available by calling (800) 700- take advantage of a dealer rebate for that truck or car you want, but 0.0 percent 7474,8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pacific Standard Time. financing does not typically allow the use of rebates. If limits aren't for you, check with any credit union branch or the member . Branch network grows, improves to serve members - In 2002, service call center at (800) 877-4444 before shopping for your next vehicle. OEFCU opened its 2lst branch in Eureka, Calif. Responding to mem- Your credit union has very competitive interest rates on car loans. You could ber needs, the credit union moved and remodeled other California save money each month and pay less overall for the vehicle. branches. The Fresno branch relocated to a more convenient location Dealer OEFCU within Fresno. OEFCU remodeled the Alameda branch for more room, and just recently moved the San Bruno branch for easier access and Financing at 0.0 percent APR 5.99 percent APR* better parking in Burlingame. Price of vehicle 020,000 020,000 LESS dealer rebate not applicable 02,000 • As an OEFCU member, you can use any of the credit union's branch- Amount financed 020,000 018,000 es in Northern California, Nevada, Hawaii, Oregon and Utah. You also can conduct many credit union transactions at CU Service Center Length of payment 36 months 36 months branches throughout the United States just as if you were at an Monthly payment 0555.56 $547.56 OEFCU branch. The credit union's Web site, www. oefcu.org, lets you Total for car 020,000 019,710.52 click on the ever-growing list of CU Service Centers, complete with branch hours and maps, or you can call (888) 287-9475. Dealer OEFCU • More Web site services - This year, for the first time, members were Financing at 0.0 percent APR 5.99 percent APR able to apply online at their convenience, anytime day or night, for a Price of vehicle 020,000 020,000 home equity loan at www.oefou.org. That convenience helps when jug- LESS dealer rebate not applicable 02,000 gling a busy schedule because members can plan ahead for home Amount financed 020,000 018,000 improvement projects, debt consolidation or major purchases. Length of payment 36 months 60 months** Homeowners also enjoyed access to the credit union's online Mortgage Monthly payment 0555.56 0347.95 Center in 2002, a must-see site for those buying or selling a home because of all the up-to-date information found there. Don't let your monthly budget get zapped by a zero! Dealership 0.0 percent Also added to the Web site this year was a Consumer Corner for learn- loans typically are short-term, resulting in higher monthly payments. ing up-to-the-minute and practical information about such issues as *APR stands for Annual Percentage Rate. Your rate may vary based on credit worthiness. Rate identify theft (don't forget to take our "Are you at risk for identity includes a 0.5 percent discount for automatic payment method. theft?" quiz), personal finance tips, where to get a copy of your cred- **Not available for 0.0 percent financing. it report and other informative topics. • Good news for Visa Card members - OEFCU Visa holders had more Looking back on some good reasons to look ahead good news in 2002: The "Verified by Visa" service came online. "Verified by Visa" helps ensure secure online shopping and is available Television, radio and newspapers don't seem to need any coaxing to review to Visa holders at no extra charge by clicking on the "Verified by Visa" the past year when December rolls around, and neither do I. When I look back link at www. oefeu.org. Perhaps the best news of all, Visa Gold and at this past year for credit union members, I find myself also looking ahead. Classic Card interest rates decreased, making a Visa card from your Federal This is because Local 3's credit union, the Operating Engineers Local 3 union credit union an even better value. Credit Union (OEFEU), introduced products and services for its members this year that made looking ahead easier. To name just a few: Taking advantage of the credit union's full range of affordable products and • Operating Engineers Insurance Services, LLC - It's easier to look services is a good way to look ahead with confidence that you get the most value ahead when you know your family's insurance needs are met without possible when it comes to your banking needs. For more information, contact risking lack of coverage when you need it most. Your credit union any branch, visit www.oefeu.org, or call (800) 877-4444 or (925) 829-4400. ENGINEERS NEWS + DECEMBER 2002
RANCHO MURIETA TRAINING CENTER for Apprentice to Journey-level Operator *>9~11~ ~ ~ ~ By Curtis Brooks, Director
A note of gratitude •, - 4 Mechanics V Ain Sometimes with all the work we're No-show policy for J's k 1 Corner involved in we lose sight of the efforts put i=. ji:///50.11/ forth by those we work with and forget our One of the biggest issues (complaints) we ~3' ~ ' Wa~-i]* manners. So I first want to extend a big thank encounter is the lack of availability of - -, ., By avid AW,1~e for Let's take a look at the CAT 408195 control service tool. Its you to all of the coordinators, support staM, upgrade training opportunities at RMTO primary instructors, cafeteria and maintenance staff journey-level operators. During the past year function is to control electronic transmission's diag- for participating in the many political arenas we have made great strides to address this nostic modes. It is an inexpensive way to change modes, scroll engaging our union today. issue, including creating advanced courses through and clear faults in machines equipped with on-board The CAT Program, headed by Political with the blade and gradesetting classes, plac- diagnostics. Training Director Cindy 'futtle, plays a vital ing gradesetting in tile districts, bringing the It comes with the control box (sometimes referred to as the role in protecting our jobs, which is just as crane simulator to the districts, bringing "clicker box"), three adapter cables and a set of instructions important as training, upgrading our skills back the paving class, expanding the for a little more than 0200. and maintaining a solid workforce. The mechanic's shop and adding additional class- It doesn't replace a laptop computer, but it does enough to Joint Apprenticeship Committee (JAC) has rooms. With this said and done, we have troubleshoot most diagnostic functions. What it does is give the awesome task of producing the most opened the doors in anticipation of a sue- you the right connectors and a one-handed way of trou- valuable commodity this union has to offer cessful season of Winter training. bleshooting through the diagnostics. - the new worker. Journey-level operators interested in win- Internally it connects You may not know that organizing helps ter training should have alreadj signed up at specific wires on the increase the ranks of apprenticeship with the hall so we can appropriately adjust our machine to ground. You new blood. Therefore I extend a big thank classes. But beware, if you are ilispatched to 2 could do this with a couple be ready to you to Vice President Bob Miller, Assistant the training center, you must of jumpers training opportunity. given to you. and some pins, Organizing Director Ras Stark and accept the /1 but this is easier and you Organizing Director Todd Doser for their Under the new "no-show" policy, any jour- ~E~~.OL r„0'0~ have less chance hard work in locating individuals and compa- ney-level operator who fails to show up at :a of making nies that desire to improve wages, benefits RMTC at the required check-in, time without V £-3-i»0 a mistake that could be and conditions for their workers. giving advance notice of intended absence .1 = =... costly. I wouldn't recom- It is our job at the JAC to make those who will forfeit training opportunities for six ~· le mend this unless you fully come to us for molding and training the best months. Of course, exceptions will be made - 4 understand the system. operators, union members and politically- for emergencies and sudden illnesses. This is Grounding the wrong wires attuned people in the industry. Without all necessary to make sure that those who are could damage the processor. parties pulling together as one, we all lose. not committed to training do not take up Next month read to find Again, thank you to all the officers and to space from those who are ready and willing mustration 1. Control Service Tool and Cables. out: What does SOS stand 11) 4C=8195 Tool. (2) 4C-8196 Cable. (3) 4C-8197 Business Manager Don Doser. to get the training they need. Like it now says Cable. (4) 138-7795 Cable. for? May you and yours have a very prosper- in large print outside the Donald R. Doser ous new year! Learning Center, "Can't do it can't stay!" HAZMAT training schedule Eight-hour refresliers Apprenticeship graduates District Location Training date Date of 90 San Jose Office Dec. 7, Feb. 8 Operator Branch of training District completion 10 Rohnert Park Dec. 14, Jan. 24
Arthur C. Garcia Construction Equipment Operator San Francisco Oct. 21 * 70 Redding Dec. 21 20 Alameda Jan. 3, 11 & 18, Feb. 7 *Benny F. Lopez Construction Equipment Operator Stockton Sept. 30 ~ 50 Fresno Feb. 1 Joseph Aromin Construction Equipment Operator Oakland Nov. 4 1~ 40 Eureka Feb. 14 Martha Torres Construction Equipment Operator Redding Oct 24 1* 15 (Jasper Wyo Feb. 22 Richard Sheppard Construction Equipment Operator Sacramento Oct. 1 Robert S. Allen Construction Equipment Operator Sacramento Oct. 3 40-hour class Rodney C. Rivera Construction Equipment Operator Fresno Oct. 7 Raneho Murieta Training Center Dec. 16-20 William Brown Construction Equipment Operator Fresno Aug. 2 .* Casper, Wyo. Feb. 24 - 28
Will your CCO Certification Then you need to apply for To be eligible to take the CCO Tests for New Candidates expire by these dates? re-certification re-certification by these dates: exam on: 2002 CCO Written Test Dec. 15 ~ 2003 Jan. 19, March 2003 Oct. 10, 2002 Nov. 10, 2002 March 23, June 29, Sep. 21 and Dec. 14
March and April 2003 Jan. 10,2003 Feb. 9,2003 2002 CCO Practical Test dates: New CCO candidates and candidates who have passed the April and May 2003 Jan. 31,2003 March 2,2003 written portion of the CCO exams should contact Kim Carrillo at (916) 354-2029, ext. 232 to schedule an appointment or July and November 2003 April 4,2003 May 4,2003 obtain CCO information on the Practical Test dates. DECEMBER 2002 + ENGINEERS NEWS /j
( ~ ORGANIZING i By Bob Miller, Local 3 Vice President
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Shifting sands in organizing
1.-I ,=hen it comes to organizing, Local 3 is one of the most sue- Top-down organizing also was very effective. Contractors clearly under- VbMif eessful unions in the country. Under the leadership of stood the value of being signatory with Local 3. Increased contracting I *' Business Manager Don Doser, we have assembled organiza- opportunities and access to highly-skilled workers remained a strong tional resources and hired organizers who have the necessary skills and selling point. knowledge to succeed in organizing. But the most important ingredient in our success is the involvement of thousands of Local 3 members. This year we have not experienced the continued increase in work that we saw during the past several years, but we shouldn't let this limit I want to use this opportunity to congratulate you. Your hard work our organizing activity. Every new member strengthens our union, and and determination is an inspiration to me and the other Local 3 officers. every new contractor increases our market share. Your commitment to organizing, to transforming workers' lives by bring- ing them into our union is unmatched in the history of this local. But With the flattening work picture we must again adjust our organizing much remains to be done if we are going to reclaim our dominance of tactics to fit market conditions. Salting will again become an effective the industries that employ Local 3 members. tactic for us. But as before, we'11 need the members' help to make it work. We have openings for salts in all districts. If you are interested in More than five years ago, Doser started COMET I training for rank- accepting the personal challenge of becoming a salt, call the Local 3 and-file members. More than 3,000 members completed the program organizing department at (916) 927-0719. A member of the Local 3 and left the training with a renewed commitment to their union. Taking organizing staff will match your skills with the salting possibilities elos- advantage of further training offered in a COMET II program, many est to where you live. If your skills and interests match with the avail- members volunteered to work as "salts" on non-union jobs. "Salting" able work, you will be given the opportunity to become an important was very effective for us, but as the work picture improved it was hard- part of the Local 3 organizing team. Working as a salt will give you the er to get members to volunteer as salts when good union jobs were avail- chance to earn more than what unemployment pays, and it will help us able. continue to build our union and take back our markets.
With the construction work picture very strong in all of our states, Organizing is always a challenging task, even more so during a slow- new tactics were necessary. Local 3 organizers began to strip top hands ing economy. But Local 3 knows how to organize during tough times. from non-union employers. Local 3 had plenty of jobs to send them to. With your help we did it before, and with your continued support and In many of our districts, signatory employers were doing all major work. active participation we can do it again. ENGINEERS NEWS + DECEMBER 2002 i .
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With the election behind us and the holiday California season fast approaching, bells are ringing and Victory, victory, hear our cry, V-I-C-T-0-R-Y! Working fam- more than 1,500 CAT participants throughout ilies sweep in the golden state! The Local 3 CAT was too much r Local 3's jurisdiction are singing the victory for California's anti-union forces. There were no CATnaps cry. In light of what happened at the nation- here as activists made a whopping 23,503 phone calls to edu- al level on Nov. 5, you may be asking your- cate Local 3 households, walked hundreds of precincts, and self why? Within Local 3's jurisdiction, elee. made more than 8,000 get-out-the-vote calls for the re-elec- tion results were phenomenal with several key tion of Gov. Gray Davis and others. In addition, several local 5, state and local races won. So don't let the nation- bond measures - job-generating politics as we call it - were passed including Measure A, a 04-billion project in the greater ~4~03do ilc» al scene dampen your spirits. Look at it as provid- Bay Area. The San Jose District 90 boasts a 100-percent win ing additional opportunities to bare our CAT claws. Here is on its endorsements. You sure can't beat that! a snapshot of some of the tremendous work put forth by Local 3 CATs to protect our pocketbooks, families, futures and com- All you CATsters deserve a big dose of CATnip for your munities. valiant efforts. Dust off the sleigh bells, whip out the jingle bells, join the celebration and jingle all the way!
Utah CAT Captain meeting schedule Utah CATs won 13 of the 15 races they were involved with. One additional race is too close to call. A big, big re- All meetings are scheduled at the same location as the dis- election battle was won for Democratic Congressman Jim triet meetings. Refreshments will be served. Matheson. News is that the Utah office is already starting on District Time Date the next election. YIKES! 01 Daly City 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 6,2003
04 Fairfield 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 16, 2003 Nevada 10 Rohnert Park 5:30 p.m. Thursday, March 20,2003
Local 39 own Debbie Smith lost her re-election bid by a 11 Nevada 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14, 2002 mere 31 votes. This is a HUGE loss, not only for Local 3 but 12 Utah TBA TBA also working families throughout Nevada. It is unfortunately a shining example of what is meant by „ every vote counts. „ 15 Wyoming TBA TBA Knowing Smith however, she will bounce back and be out 17 Hawaii fighting for working families just as hard as before. Honolulu 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10,2002
Maui 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2002
Wyoming Hilo 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Dee. 12, 2002 CAT flash! Dave Freudenthal, the Local 3-backed candi- Kona 5:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13, 2002 date for governor, won. This is a tremendous victory for 20 Oakland 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5,2002 workers in Wyoming. The Local 3 CAT definitely made its .----- _v_r_-_ -.- _ _ « - ,_-_ s.» - - -- mark on Wyoming's political scene. 30 Stockton 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 16, 2003 40 Eureka 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 28,2003
50 Fresno 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 20,2003 Hawaii 60 Yuba City TBA TBA Even though Mazie Hirono lost her bid for governor by a mere 4,500 votes, Hawaii celebrates several key wins locally 70 Redding~ » 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 29,2003 and across the state. It is said that some Hawaii CATs sprout- 80 Sacramento 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 9,2003 ed fins and flippers overcoming the water barriers to provide 90 San Jose TBA TBA support for working issues. - .,1 h 2.,
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The fervor of flight Aerobatic pilot and contractor lets nothing get in his way
Story and photos by Kelly Walker. associate editor Forty-two-year Local 3 member Eddie Andreini Eddie Andreini bought out Andrew's share of the Whatever it takes is a man of little regret. He is not a man who lets company in 1976 and today runs it successfully Andreini successfully took his love of tractors to things happen, he makes them happen. And for with the help of his sons, wife, and daughter-in-law. a greater level but there was another passion he had Andreini, life is not something that passes you by, The company still thrives, hiring about 15 to 20 to pursue - planes. He was always fascinated by - it's something you take charge of. Operating Engineers at any given time. It expanded planes and the idea of flight, and nothing was going into the commercial market and now handles dem- to stop him from pursu- olition, underground and to fly, not recycling along with grad- ing his desire An ambitious entrepreneur even his own father. ing and paving, and serv- Andreini began flying Andreini has spent his life following his profes- ices the entire Bay Area. 1,~S » at age 16 when he was in sional and personal dreams, making the most of Andreini Bros. signed - *7 1 high school, but only them. When he was a young boy he loved tractors. with Local 3 in 1974. _ 14 4 after tricking his fatlier As a teenager he worked for various contractors Andreini said the union 0/ z 1- D' 1 into signing his student such as L.C. Smith but the joy of driving them was has really helped the ».{%9 , " ~. not enough. He brought this love to a new level and company, especially with ·i-9 , application allowing him St- ~~k to take lessons at the started a paving and grading company called large projects by bringing ~ airport. His parents were Andreini Bros. in 1959 in IIalf Moon Bay, Calif. with in good hands with quali- ~ required to sign because his brother Andrew. ty backgrounds. Andreini ~ g he was underage. "I loved driving the tractors, that was my bag, said the union was good ~ a „My ather didn't like and it was my brother's too, so what we did was for him as an operator I-<5 .*27 *3*.%= *0h.it®.~ planes, but my mother decide to start a construction company," Andreini and is good for the opera- 10"' was pretty good but she said. "We bought some tractors and started learning tors on his jobs by bring- Andreini shakes hands with Local 3 Business Rep. Pete eouldn't read or write how to do everything. We took care of this coast for ing them more security, Figueiredo in Andreini's equipment yard. very well . So when I about 20 years during a period of time that it was better benefits and more asked them to sign the starting to grow and other contractors didn't want to work. Andreini does not paper they asked, come over here and work on it." have to run the family business anymore because , what's it for, school?' and I said 'yeah,' so they When Andreini Bros. started, Eddie and Andrew his sons could take over, but he still enjoys it and signed it, and that's how I got my student's permit did all the jobs together with one other employee. plans to stick around as long as they'll let him. Continued on page 12 ENGINEERS NEWS + DECEMBER 2002
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and learned how to fly," Andreini explained with a sly smile on his face. , m very professional," Andreini stated. "I Andreini flew an L2 Taylorcraft that he purchased jointly with a friend for don't look at myself as a weekender doing it for fun 0600. His parents were not at first aware that he was taking flying lessons or because it's gone to a level much beyond that," that he purchased a plane, but it di(in't take them long to find out. Although a true professional and after 50 years "Boy (my father) was really mad at me," Andreini said. "But you know, he of flying, Andreini still gets a case of the butterflies didn't purchase it for me, I did it on my own and I worked for it." before each performance. "If you get nervous you stay on the ground," Andreini said. "I don't get nervous, but I still get Getting tricky in the sky butterilies. It's that same type of excited feeling and it doesn't go away because flying is a very After learning to fly on the L2 Tayloreraft, Andreini purchased and sold two intense thing. There's a lot of things you have to be other planes before buying a BT-13 World War II trainer with another man at aware of and so many thinis and conditions you the airport who was a crop-duster but also was into aerobatie flying. have to take into consideration." "He started to do airshows and I flew with him all the time," Andreini said. He added that after so many years of flying, it "I was going for an aerobatic ride every time I went with him, whether I liked has never become routine, it is still exciting every it or not. So I ended up learning how to do it and liking it. It was not something time he gets in a plane, and the reward of being I was going to go do, it was just something that happened." watched and admired by onlookers at the shows is always worth it. Andreini sits proudly on the wing c "It's a rush," he said. "All these years doing it a World War Il Russian fighter he r Becoming a performer and it's still a rush, it's a high, That's what these the most famous air battles in the As Andreini learned and practiced aerobatics, he continually got better and airshow pilots are feeling. It's very rewarding for a/most every detai/ to the on-gina/ was noticed by a man at the airport who ended up furthering his career in flight. people to come see you - little kids and older peo- the war. /t has been s/ight/y modif "A guy at the airport caught me doing aerobatics and told me to come to his ple - and they come and thank you for doing air show performances. office," Andreini said. "And then he ended up giving me a license to do airshows." something that you love doing." Andreini performed in his first airshow in the late 1960s and is now a Although he has performed in more than 1,000 airshows all over the United world-renowned aerobatic pilot, one of 80 major airshow pilots in the States and in Canada, Alaska and Australia, Andreini still takes time to prac- nation. His piloting began with a joy of flying and turned into a profession. tice before every show. He now works with promoters and advertises in several magazines as a "It's kind of like riding a bike, you really don't forget," Andreini said. "But mainstream performer. to do aerobaties and do an airshow you really have to be in tune to the airplane. DECEMBER 2002 + ENGINEERS NEws ~
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ne The "Super" Stearman is a one-of-a-kind, com- pletely restored 1944 Stearman biplane. The propeller is 10 feet across. The plane also fea- tures a two place canopy designed and built by Andreini. The Stearman has been significantly modified by Andreini to increase its perform- ance and flight capabilities.
It's very important that you stay in tune with the Never a dull moment plane and the routine." Flying has remained interesting and exciting for Andreini for decades, and he does not plan on leaving the airshow business anytime soon. As long as he can perform at the same level he has performed at for years, there is Flying machine facts no reason to stop. Andreini now performs in two planes that he "When I'm going to quit I don't know," he said. "I think I'm very fortunate owns, a PT-13 "Super" Stearman World War II train- that I'm still doing it and enjoying it because a lot of people just don't last as g er biplane that he has flown since 1983, and a Yak- long as I have. But you have to maintain a level, you can't keep going downhill 9U fighter that he purchased 10 years ago. Both and just perform every year and not do as well as the last. When that happens planes were modified by Andreini to increase their you need to stop. performance and flight capabilities. In 2002 Andreini performed in 15 airshows which means he was gone for The Yak-9U is an exact replica of the famous and 15 weekends. He said it can be overwhelming at times running his contracting most popular World War II Russian trainer, the Yak- business and making time for the shows but his family is fully capable of run- 52, and was built by the same factory that built the ning the business while he's away. - Yak-52 during the war. The Yak had not been built "They probably like it when I'm gone," he joked. . · since World War II and Andreini received the first 4 new model produced. The factory has since pro- f his newest performer, the Yak-9U, duced eight others. And it's good for you, too med the "Barbarossa" after one of Andreini knows his planes inside and out but ar. The "Barbarossa " is authentic in Managing a business is not always easy said they are very different from each other. , Andreini said, and he often uses fly- ak-9 fighter that was flown during ing as a sort of therapy. He said it has been beneficial for him mentally "I can literally do anything with the biplane and ed with upgrades for safety and for physically, helping him keep a straight frame of because I know the integrity of it and I know the mind and retain a fresh out- look on life. plane - I can literally do anything, Andreini "Let me tell you something, when you fly, you are not thinking of anything explained. "But the fighter, when I get in it I have to else, nothing else," Andreini explained. "When you land, it's just like ilushing use a different mental state because the airplane is much more delicate believe your body out. You come back with a totally different outlook. For me, the rea- it or not. So when I get in it I have to say, ok, this is the Yak, I fly it this way." son I'm still doing this today is because of that reason. Because it gives me an "One plane's over here and one's over here," Andreini said stretching his escape, all these years, an escape. It definitely clears up your mind. Maybe arms out wide. "For me that makes it more interesting." some people have to go drink or play golf, no, I go flying."
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V 6V U u A stable outlook for District 60 Work has been fairly steady this last quarter for most hands in District 60. the help of our members, we have been successful in getting Hammonton Baldwin Contracting in Marysville and Chico has had some overtime. Road opened. This should open the Hammonton Gold Fields for other region. }3!Jislp Teichert in Hallwood worked two shifts all summer long and is really contractors interested in mining that '4 busy in the aggregate plant. Teiehert also started stripping for its new Work for equipment dealers has been like a window shade all season ' rock plant on Hammonton-Smartsville Road. It plans to be up and run- for these hands, up and down, up and down. Let's hope their work wilI ning sometime next spring, Word has it that Teichert would like to pick up when the contractors slow down for the rainy season. process somewhere around 04 million next year. That should keep a few Thank you to the folks involved with the CAT program. The CAT team hands busy for awhile. was a big help this political season. Thanks to all of you who exercised Patterson Sand & Gravel in Sheridan works one shift now at'ter work- your right to vote and made your voices heard Nov. 5. ing two shifts all summer long. We at District 60 wish you and your families a safe and happy Western Aggregates has not signed an agreement yet, but thanks to Christmas season.
...... FROM UTAH...... Fifty-year members receive watches
We would like to offer congratulations to our Kennecott negotiations still .A 50-year members who received watches this in the works year at the District 12 annual picnic. Kennecott negotiations have Successful organizing in Utah stalled after 41 straight days of negotiations with Kennecott Organizing in Utah is going well with an elec- declaring an impasse the evening tion date set for Nov. 15 with Sunbelt Rentals. of Sept. 30, the last day of the Three other "bottom-up" campaigns have card contract. Fifty-year members stand proud after receiving their watches. , drives in the process. We also have several ~'top- Although the coordinated bar- From left: Dewey Lund, Nyle Reese, Jim Sullivan, Vice President Bob down" prospects in the works and will report on gaining committee consisting of Miller, Pat Suazo, Clyde Olson and Rec. Corres. Secretary Rob Wise. those as they progress. Local 3, several steelworker locals, A huge amount of information comes to us two IBEW locals, OPEIU, and IAM feels we are The Obayashi and W.W. Clyde joint venture , from members working in the field. This informa- far from impasse, the company implemented its waits for the arrival of a new tunnel-boring tion is appreciated. I encourage everyone to last, best and final at midnight Sept, 30. machine and would like to see it in operation by become more involved. Members are a very pow- Because of this implementation, several mid-December. erful resource when it conies to organizing. I charges were filed with the National Labor would also like to commend those who donated Relations Board (NLRB). As we go through the Congratulations to Rick Nielsen their time to political activities. Their dedication process with the NLRB, our members continue We would like to extend our congratula- makes a difference for the success of Local 3. on the job. Although the process is time con- tions to Rick Nielsen, a business representa- suming, we hope to get back to the bargaining tive for the Salt Lake District office since Salt Lake Valley table soon. March 2001. He retired November 2002 after With many obstacles in the way, such as sub- being an active member for 38 years. Nielsen , divisions, commercial businesses and some ,* worked on many projects in Nevada and spent major thoroughfares, the pipeline project is f9?44****b#v#< r.. -4,A--Hee. many years as an oiler working for Granite in moving forward. Our skilled operators were able ~*"t~-I„\,'. ~'''Ztili A/ ,e,~~ 1:3,~L-''L Utah. We wish him well. to do an exceptional job in a narrow area and ~ ~72 {1340~2~10 'Bt *», 1-1.- .-\ kept the inspectors happy by not going out of /~ i Northern Utah work slows the right-of-way. We are still dispatching to the ·' ~ '. 80*0. Mrf·jil .3 - pipeline job and steadily bring in new members. Northern Utah construction continues to stay ata slower pace than last year with Granite , On another note, W.W. Clyde winds down its 7-MIIIIIIMIIWIg*PMIF.E' ' .» ~ 8 , '31 work on the Rose Crest Project near Herriman. ~ c. o Construction picking up a few small jobs. The Wheeler Machinery members allocated an addi- 1,0/Vi.r,35 .4,JI'Il//1(156 DECEMBER 2002 + ENGINEERS NEWS district ~ FROM REDDIN4 ~ District 70 prepares for winter season Most of the projects in District 70 are either started the dig outs for JF Shea on Ilwy. 299 and Hwy. 299 (soon to be Hwy. 44) between 1-5 and shutting down for the winter or winding down. also paves in Etna for River City (3onstructioii put- downtown Redding. These projects also include Jake Meyers Construction works toward the ting the finishing touches on the job. Shasta widening Hwy. 44 from Airport Road to completion of the Anderson Landfill, and Tullis Constructors works on the Cottonwood Creek and & Heller completed the Shasta County overlays Sacramento River Bridge jobs. Desehutes in Palo Cedro, a job long overdue. and should be paving for Ladd & Associates in District 70 would like to report that Caltrans With the city and county work, it looks like we ~ Red Bluff. announced that over the next few years it will do will have some good work in the near future, M In October, Roy Ladd Construction prepared to 083 million worth of work in the Redding area. In closing, Jim Horan and the Redding "¤ pave the new overpass and interchange in Red These jobs include changing the routes of Ilwy. District 70 office staff would like to wish the , ~ Bluff. Ladd also had work in Southern Trinity 299 and Hwy. 44 through downtown Redding, County. JF Shea should be done paving on Hwy. 89 improving North Market Street, creating new members and their families a wonderful holiday ~ 1 and the Knighton Road job. Ron Hale Construction freeway access from Hilltop Drive, and widening season and a prosperous new year. FROM NEVADA J.AC~ - Journey-level upgrade classes Gradesetting First Aid Eight-hour MSHA Wednesday Dec. 4 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Wednesday Jan. 8,2003 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday Feb. 22,2003 8 a.m. - 5 pm Saturday Dec. 7 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday April 5,2003 8 a.m. - 5 p.m Wednesday Dec. 11 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Commercial Drivers License 1~aining Saturday Dec. 14 8 a.m. - 5 pm Forklift Certification Ongoing - Wednesday March 5, 2003 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Wednesday Jan, 15, 2003 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Call for information.~ Saturday March 8, 2003 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday March 22,2003 8 am - 5 pm Call the Wednesday March 12, 2003 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Apprenticeship ~/\ Saturday March 15, 2003 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Forty-hour Hazmat Office at Week of Feb. 3 to Feb. 7,2003 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (775) 575-2729 ~fj 1 a / 95 Natural Gas Safety or sign up at ~ w /1 Friday Dec. 13 7:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Eight-hour Hazmat Refresher the dispatch 411*~m.. n desk. 7toat: -1130 a. ~. Saturday Feb. 8,2003 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday Dec. 14 FROM WVOM/h/4 ~ Wet winter weather hits Wyoming It's that time of year in the great state of Wyoming - cold, windy and Health & Welfare Trust Fund. Our public employees received theirs in wet. But there still is a lot going on to help our members improve their October, and the active plan shoud be out by Christmas. Be sure to watch well-being. In Casper, JTL Group is in negotiations. In past years, mem- your mail for the booklets. bership at JTL was low, but since 2001, numbers have dramatically You should have received your new medical cards by now as well. Now increased from 32 percent of employees to 80 percent. Hats off to all that we are a year into our program, please make sure you present these Local 3 members of JTL for helping increase these numbers. As often cards to your medical and dental providers. If you need cards or extras, said, "Where there are numbers, there is strength." please call the Casper office toll free at (877) 720-9100. Wyoming Machinery (Caterpillar) also is growing, not only in mem- bership but with business as well. The company recently completed a E'10 , ··2 .: - ' *t*0, rg" .62%4#. substantially large component rebuild center that provided more jobs. Wyoming Machinery has a total of three shops located in Casper, (:i".5. Cheyenne and Gillette. The bargaining unit is at about 350. In November 2001, membership was at a weak 19 percent, but with help and dedica- tion of' Local 3 members, internal numbers have grown significantly to 37 percent with a goal of 40 percent and higher by the end of the year. Keep up the good work! --r We at Local 3 would like to thank the OE CAT committee, activists 0 1 r and members for your support precinct walking and phone banking. Your 1 4 *. dedication is very much appreciated. For information on the OE CAT program in Wyoming, please contact Tonya Tweedy at (307) 265-1397. OPER 44 ENGINEERS NEWS + DECEMBER 2002 Congratulations 51-plus members There are 4,288 35-year Honorao, Members with gold cards and about Operating Engineers Local 3 wishes all of its members and their families 175 members who will receive a 50-year gold Tatch nat year. Our 50-year happy holidays and a prosperoits new year. We especially want to recognize members will be announced in the July 2003 edition of Engineers News. the following members with 51-plus years of membership.- 51 YEARS OF MEMBERSHIP L. Jolliff, Jr. ... .09/51 George Azevedo 05/50 Randal Turpin.. . 10/50 Erizest Walker ...... 04/48 Claude C. Jordan .10/51 Mario Banchero ..03/50 Floyd Webb , .09/50 Kenneth Williams . . . .10/49 Robert Abbott . ... 08/46 Frank Knuedler . 10/51 Ernest Bean . .12/49 Jess Whitledge .08/50 Max Winter, Jr. 02/49 Alfred Alviso . . . .08/51 Charles Koehn .05/51 Fred Beneake .... .01/50 Jack Williams .10/49 R. C. Withers 12/48 Gosta M. Anderson .05/51 Kennth L. Koontz .04/51 Paul Bertalla . 07/50 Oliver Wilson 09/50 Lloyd Wooley 02/49 Clyde D. Anderson . .04/51 Eugene Lake .07/51 Jay Betts ... , . .08/50 Don Wood. 07/50 Paul Wozniek .07/49 Les Arnett .... .09/51 Rodney Lawley .03/51 Griff Bowles, Jr. .10/50 Ray Wymore .07/50 Oliver Ashworth ..08/51 Alford Ledbetter 10/51 Ernest Brookins . . .01/49 Leon Yates . 04/49 54 YEARS OF MEMBERSHIP Billy J. Austin . 10/51 Henry Little .06/51 Cecil Brown 10/50 William Yoakum 09/50 , Stephen Baginsky . Firgil Arnett . .11/47 .09/51 Charles Luechetti .04/51 Ronald Bucholz . .12/49 Herbert Bailey . ...08/48 Chester Bailey .04/51 Elmo V. MaMiora .10/51 53 YEARS OF MEMBERSHIP Art Burman . ..08/50 Dale Barney · 08/48 W. J. Barker 09/51 . 12/51 Roy G. Manas Peter Burum . 11/50 Elmer Andreason 08/49 Albert Boardman . .~2/48 Robert V. Bauman . .01/48 .08/51 Byron Mason. Clifford Campbell . 10/50 Richard Avilez 04/49 Dayton Byrd . .06/48 Everett Beckwith .07/51 Edwin H. Matlock .11/46 William Carmichael , .. 10/50 William Bettencourt 02/51 Jay Baker .01/49 Ronald Campbell .08/47 A. W. Maxwell . .09/49 Joe Correia . ... W. R. Biester . .10/42 ..08/48 Earl Bartlett .05/49 Thomas Carter ...07/47 - . Floyd Melemore, Jr. .12/48 William Daugherty . .01/50 Elmer Bateman . .02/49 Scotty Collins .10/47 Milton Birklialin 07/51 07/51 Leslie Mears Donald Davis... .10/50 Paul Bauer ~_ , .09/49 William Conner . .08/48 Charles H. Bloom 11/51 Mile Mecea . .10/51 John Dorton . -. .11/48 E. R. Bell...... 02/49 Ray Cooper, ... .02/48 Raymond Bond .04/51 Donald A Medford .11/51 Boyd Dresser 07/50 Adam Bicket .06/49 Arthur Dasanniartino 06/48 Harold Brackett 01/51 Robert L. Miller. ..*. S . .06/51 Ora Elliott . 09/50 Roy Bird . .08/48 Vincent Delaney , 12/47 Oble Brandon . .01/51 Bid Miller . 1 -11/51 Eugene Foster .:07/50 Kenneth Bowersmith . 01/49 Paul Delay .09/48 William D. Briggs 0951 Donald Mitchell . .. .07/51 Julian Frazer . . 06/50 Charles Carlton .12/48 Ralph DeWayne .02/48 Keith E, Bryant ... .11/51 Attilio Molinari . .06/51 Robert Garland ...... 03/50 Richard Davidson . 07/49 John Fenrich .01/48 William W Bunting .10/51 Glenn H. Moore .4.j. .11/51 Eric Glasgow . .10/50 Darell Didericksen . .08/49 Lewis Fitzsimmons . .05/48 Ronald Burns . 11/51 .05/51 Dewey Moore Milton Griffith . .02/48 Gilbert Downer . .12/48 Frank Freitas 09/48 Billy Burns .04/51 Roy Moore .09/51 E. J. 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Russell Haskin .07/51 .04/51 Charles Spaulding . ..05/50 Clifford Roper . .02/47 Robert Strickell. .08/48 Ron Wilson . .01/51 Oroville Hastings . . .10/51 William Squibb 09/50 Omer Rorrer .08/49 Louie Tabiayo...... 04/47 Joseph Winingham .12/51 Van A. Heaps ... . .08/51 Layton Stephens . .,. . .10/50 C. H. Rumbaugh ....09/47 Leo Terry . . .. .09/48 Robert Wright . . . Maurice Hereford ..07/51 .06/51 Joe Stockton . ..05/SO Wallace Schissler . .08/49 E. L. Thompson . .12/47 Herbert Hooper .07/51 Russell Strain . 09/48 Howard Seaoord . .06/44 John Thornton , .02/48 52 YEARS OF MEMBERSHIP Harold Humphers ... . .11/57 John Tabacco ..12/49 Jack Simmons . ..08/49 M. W. Totman . ..02/48 Gil G. Ice . 10/51 Nicola Ackel ... .06/50 E. R. Taff. , .10/50 Edward Swan .., .11/48 Chester Turley 09/48 Roy A. Ickes ..09/51 Dyle Adams . . 02/50 Warren Thompson .10/50 Clay Thompson 05/49 Buck Valentine .01/46 George Jacobs «.. . ..11/50 Daniel Alameda . .06/50 James Thornton ..05/50 William Tullis ...... 08/49 Wayne Wells .09/47 E. C. Jarvis . .12/50 Robert Alsdurf . . .07/50 Hosie Turner . . .11/50 William Valente ...... 10/49 Rudy Williams . .08/47 DECEMBER 2002 + ENGINEERS NEWS ~ Lionel Wall, Jr. .06/48 Virgil Berstler . .()9/46 Roy V. WendIt ..06/46 Earl Petersen . 11/43 Walter Eagleman . .10/40 Rodolph Walters, Jr. .08/48 Ivan E. Blauser . .11/46 R. L. Whitfield .02/46 John Peterson, Sn .()9/39 Elbert Evans .12/4() William Wright .05/48 August Bolilmann .10/46 Joseph Widdison . ..07/46 A. G. Ransom .12/43 Ernest Freitas . ..03/40 Sidney Yeary . ...02/48 Robert Bothun . .09/46 Harvey Wiens . ..04/46 Robert Rasmussen .12/43 Ralph M. 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Bowan.. . ..05/45 Leo Dulle .07/46 Ivan Woodford - .06/43 Earl MeWilliams . .11/37 John Cardoza 11/47 Herman Carl . , .12/45 Harvey Edwards .07/46 Robert Pollard . . .05/41 Charles Casarotti 06/47 J. F. Church . . .12/45 Bennie Ellsworth . .09/46 60 YEARS OF MEMBERSHIP Rex C. Richardson .11/41 Anthony Costa . .01/47 Albert Dalton .... .11/45 Logan C. Elston .05/46 Robert Daniels .11/47 B. J. Elston .10/45 Fred Adams .03/42 W. A. Seemann . .02/41 Quincy Fautt .... .06/46 Tom M. Shaw . Otto Davis .07/47 Vincent Forment . 07/45 Charles Aldredge .10/42 .09/41 Frank Ferguson . ... .09/46 Angelo Delago .08/47 Charles Frasier .10/45 John Bell. .10/42 Lyle Smith .12/41 Dennis Flint Harry D. Smith John Dent . .09/47 .04/46 Bernard Ilammond .12/38 Edward Bettencourt .09/42 . .04/41 Everett Galvin . Harry D. Sonnikson Wayne Desnoyer . .10/47 .10/46 William Hart . .10/45 S. Price Brownlee 07/42 . .01/41 Edward W. GnadiA .03/46 John Spikula . Daniel Dickson .08/47 Ilolger Jessen . .11/45 Fred Burns .09/42 .12/41 Lloyd Goff . .10/46 L. W. Straight . M. J. Dunham .11/47 Lawrence Mehaffey .07/45 Pete Ceasri . .07/42 . .05/41 James D. Grant. Henry C. Wade Robert Ely .07/47 .01/46 James Monroe . .10/45 Nick Chorak .02/42 . .06/41 Zack R Hall .08/41 Richard Zimmerman . . Albert Erickson . .01/47 Robert Montgomery .11/45 Merle Clark. .07/42 .07/41 Lloyd Haskins . .04/46 Ralph Farnham . ..01/47 Norman Moreland . ..09/45 Bert Dahl .. .,, .06/42 .07/47 Edward Iiearne . . .12/46 Paul Fittro L. R. Moulster ..05/37 Harold Darewit . .06/42 62 YEARS OF MEMBERSHIP Gordon IIeyborne . .11/46 Louie Gandolfi .01/47 Jasper Muccia . .09/45 R. B. Decker, Jr. ..09/42 Frank Aidnik . ..08/40 Ray M. Holt . . .08/46 M. A. Geister . .02/47 Robert Nichols .10/45 Elmer Dufloth . .06/41 Ramon Andrade .11/40 Ben E. Hutcheson . .04/46 Joseph Gill .05/47 William Norris . 07/45 E. T. Engler . 04/42 William Conner... 11/40 Elijah F. Inman . .09/46 Albert Hallett .02/47 Lonnie Pike ..08/45 Leo Farmer . .07/42 Edwin Conner . ..08/40 Joe Isonio . , .08/46 . . . Thomas Herzog .01/47 George Poli .... . 12/45 M. R Ferreira ..06/42 Merle Eikenberry . .12/40 Moses R Jardin . .10/46 Johnnie Hipp . - 07/47 Harry Porter . .09/42 Nick Gavrilko ..03/42 Paul Hantzsche ..06/40 James Johnson . .07/46 T. L. Huff 06/47 Harold Puckeylow .., 04/45 Max Getz .07/42 Everett 1/ibbard ..02/40 Louis Katen .04/46 Dean Hyder ...... 09/47 Alex Radke ..05/42 G. W. Hafely .09/42 Clinton Jones . ..09/40 Merlin Kern . . .04/46 ,John Jaquish .01/47 Coleman Seal 11/41 Larry IIagle .06/42 Ralph MeGowan ..09/40 Lambert R Kremsreiter . .10/46 I. B. Jensen . .08/42 Harlan Shackelford .10/45 N. J. Hammersmith . .02/42 Marvin Paul . ..09/40 Frank A. Lawrence . .10/46 Samuel Jernigan. .08h47 Darrell Simmons . .09/45 W. L. Havens .03/42 Russell Swanson ..07/40 Owen Laws .... .03/46 William Jones, Jr. .08/47 Donald Streitz 08/45 Henry IIenderson .06/42 Walter Talbot .08/40 Harvey L. Leabo .. .09/46 Eugene Keeley .05/47 Billy Wilhelm . .01/45 Elbert Hill . .. .05/42 Alphons Thomas . .05/40 04/47 Roy Ledbetter . .12/46 Everett Lakey Neal Willingham . .01/45 John Holmen .04/42 Danny Tucevich .12/40 Ster·lin Lima .07/46 Billy Lees ... .06/47 B. E. Yarnell ..09/45 Ernest Jones .02/42 John White .12/40 Martin Lovrin .08/46 Peter Madrid . .06/47 Robert Kelley .11/42 Henry Wyman . .12/38 Lance Lowry ... .08/46 Robert Mann ...... 02/47 58 YEARS OF MEMBERSHIP Clyde Kepley . .03/42 Gilbert Machado .08/46 Nick Mastoris .06/47 Cyrus King . .10/42 63 YEARS OF MEMBERSHIP Arnold MaMetti . .11/46 Alfred Becker .07/44 Edward MePherson .06/47 Abe Koop -04/39 W. E. Matuska . .07/46 Frank Bishop 08/44 Francis Bell . .03/38 Frederick Montee .05/47 John Lodin . 08/41 Ed McDonald .04/46 John Bullock . ..08/44 Danny Dees . . ..04/39 Robert Parker .02/47 Lawrence Luevano 04/42 George MeBride .09/41 Glenn Copher ..10/44 Ernest Fagundes ..04/39 Robert Pierce .02/47 Carrol Madsen . 10/42 William O. MeGeehon . 12/46 Toby Epperheimer . .07/41 Charles Gondola . . .01/37 Anthony Pisano .04/47 William Malcolm ....03/42 Dino J. Mencarini .03/46 Martin Ericson .05/44 Henry Larson . ..03/39 C. N. Prince 07/47 Charles Marines .11/42 Elbert H. Mendenhall . - .()6/46 Stanley Garber . .10/44 Wayne Morris . .10/38 Harold ltag an ...03/47 Dale Marr .04/42 William Minner ...... -.09/46 Freeman Haas ..08/44 William Petschauer .08/39 James Ray . . .11/47 L. G. Mathews . .03/42 Thomas Monahan . 10/46 J. C. Hardin . .11/44 Charles Sears . . .12/39 Robert Romiti ...03/47 Andrew Matus . ..07/42 Byron Johnson . C. E. Moreland . .11/46 .01/44 William Vierra . ..02/38 James Rowlette . .04/47 Warren Miles .11/37 Erwin S. Mueller 03/46 Merle Laughlin .11/44 Lawrence Zehnle .05/37 Manuel Santos .12/47 Lloyd Northup ... .07/37 Harry M. Orton ... .08/46 Ellsworth London . ..07/42 William Silva. 04/47 R. T. Oleary .04/42 .. 08/46 Leo Lowery . ..09/44 64 YEARS OF MEMBERSHIP Raphael Simeroth .01/47 Donald Ostrom ·· Edward Ortiz .08/42 Herman Parker - .~, . 09/46 F. E. Motter . 05/40 Richard Snow .08/47 Merle Parker .06h*2 William Drummond ..02/38 Albert Parker .11/46 Gordon Paddle . 10/44 Robert Spittler ...05/47 D. J. Pitto .10/42 Peter Hallglles ...... 09/38 Russ W. Phillips .05/46 Angelo Pardini 08/44 George Storrs .01/47 Irvin Porter, .06/42 Milton Jacobs ...i... . .10/38 Elmer L. Pike . .08/46 William Roberson . .07/44 Carl Straub . .06/47 Ernest Rains .02/42 Walter Marci . ..06/38 James R Redd , 09/46 Paul Rubie .07/44 Francis Stubbs . . .05/47 Woodrow Ramos .11/42 Eugene Merrill ..02/38 Arnold Rush .08/46 Philip Speck . ..07/44 Eldon Sutherland .05/43 Robert Ray .... .07/42 Fred Schalesky ..07/38 08/46 Ben Turkovich .12/44 William Swain.... .04/47 Wilfred Sarazen Theodore Rife, Jr. .01/42 Everett Sasser . .10/46 George Swicegood . .06/47 Charles Russell . .11/42 65 YEARS OF MEMBERSHIP Andrew Schultze . .06/46 59 YEARS OF MEMBERSHIP Simon Taylor ..05/47 Ishmael Sheats . .05/42 Vernon Bright . ..08/37 Calvin Scolari . .12/46 .12/43 C. Anderson James H. Toole .05/46 A. A. Snyder ... .07/42 E. L. MeBurney ..05/37 George W. Sheridan . .10/46 William Vaughn. .06/47 Elmer Aydelott .06/43 J. M. Speyer ....03/42 Robert Shields .10/46 Ed Park . . ..05/37 Edward Vismara . ..08/47 Oscar Barnes .... .08/42 Frank Toles, .08/42 Jack W. Skinner Marshal Swanson .07/37 Merle Warner .04/47 .05/46 Al Christensen .... .12/43 George Tuso .07/42 Elbert Spalinger .08/46 Arden Watkins .02/47 George Dupree 05/43 Ralph Underwood .07/42 D. E. Stacey .03/46 66 YEARS OF MEMBERSHIP Gilbert Wheeler .08/47 John Escover .02/43 John Vonsalden . .09/42 T J. Stapleton . .05/46 David V. Dickinson John Willey . .02/47 Owen Foster ...... 01/43 James Voss . .01/42 .11/36 Leroy G. Stark .09/46 Carl Wiliams .09/42 Arthur Gilstrap ...07/43 Robert Wagnon. .02/42 Norman Hottge .05/36 Arvin V. Stratton . .12/46 Ray Wright ...... 09/47 Leo Harrison . .07/43 Don Wigle . .06/41 Robert G. Meyers ...09/36 Dan S. Street .08/46 George Youngblood . .09/47 Harold Huston .08/43 Ray Williams . .07/42 E. R Squarzino 04/36 Ernest Sutton . .12/40 Nicholas Zaceagnino . .08/47 Ikroy James , .06/43 Leonard Young .. .02/42 Jens M. Svendsen ..06/46 Sidney Jones. ...06/43 67 YEARS OF MEMBERSHIP Swen Swenson ..03/46 56 YEARS OF MEMBERSHIP Louis Landes ...03/43 61 YEARS OF MEMBERSHIP Robert R Brogden. .09/35 Lee Thompson . .01/45 Percy Laws . . .12/43 M. W. Abernathy Normal Abel Richard A. Wellman . . .01/35 .04/46 Troy C. Turley ..04/46 Otto Lenhart . 03/43 .07/41 A. O. Allmendinger . .01/46 Howard Blair. .06/41 Bob Vaughn ..03/46 Gerald Lowrey 08/40 Mitchel Batrich . .07/46 Afton Bohn . .01/41 68 YEARS OF MEMBERSHIP Daniel Waters . 07/46 Harold Malcolm . .08/43 Louis Baumann . Herb Comer .12/46 .05/41 George Wells . ... 09/46 Kenneth Norris .05/43 R L. Brown . . .10/33 James L. Benson .09/46 Wilbur Durfey .10/41 -11§ i ENGINEERS NEWS + DECEMBER 2002 Scholarship Contest Rules for 2003 Applications available at district offices and credit union branches The Local 3 officers and Executive Board understand the university or college of their choice. Students RANDOM-DRAW SCHOLARSHIPS scholarship must have achieved not less that the workplace is rapidly changing, and many jobs in selected for In addition to the four academic scholarships, Local 3 than a "B" average in their high school work. the future will require new skills that can be attained will also award 20 0500 "random-draw scholarships." The only with a good education. Local 3 is dedicated to giv- Applications will be accepted between Jan. 1, 2003 names of all applicants will be entered into a drawing to ing our young people the opportunity to succeed in and March 31, 2003. be held at the July Executive Board meeting. Applicants tomorrow's jobs by providing them with the chance to need not be present to win. The scholarships are available education and training. For this reason, further their AWARDING ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS only to the sons and daughters of Local 3 members. Local 3 awards annual scholarships to sons and daugh- ters of Local 3 members. Upon receipt of the application and required forms, Local 3 will not exercise any choice among the various GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR RANDOM-DRAW ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP applicants or indicate in any way that one applicant should SCHOLARSHIPS be favored over another. Based on factors normally used in • Sons and daughters of Local 3 members may apply for Four college scholarships will be awarded to sons and awarding academic scholarships, the University Scholarship the scholarship. One parent of the applicant must be daughters of Local 3 members. nvo scholarships of Selection Committee will submit to the Local 3 Executive least one year immediate- 03,000 each will be awarded to the first place female and Board recommendations for finalists. The list of potential a member of Local 3 for at male applicants. 'nvo scholarships of %2,000 each will be winners and their qualifications will be reviewed and stud- ly preceding the date of the application. awarded to the runner-up female and male applicants. ie d by the Executive Board and the scholarship winner • Sons and daughters of deceased members of Local 3 These scholarships must be used for study at any aeered- selected. are eligible to apply for the scholarships if the parent ited U.S. college or university. Academic scholarship winners will be announced at was a member of Local 3 for at least one year imme- Winners receive an additional 0500 per year from the the June Executive Board meeting of Operating diately preceding the date of' death. Scholarship Fund for the second, third and fourth years of Eng ineers Local 3. The checks will be deposited in the • Sons and daughters of Local 3 members who plan college, provided they remain full-time students. winning students' names at the college or university to attend college or trade school are eligible to The academic scholarships will not impose restrie- they plan to attend. apply. They will not be judged on academic qualifi- tions of any kind on the course of study. Recipients may All of the following items must be received by March eations. All applicants who apply for the Local 3 accept any other grants or awards that do not rule out 31, 2003: Academic Scholarships and do not win will auto- scholarship aid from other sources. • The application, to be filled out and returned by the matically qualify for this drawing. applieant. • Applications will be accepted until March 31,2003. WHO MAY APPLY • Report on applicant and transcript, to be filled out Previous winners are not eligible to apply. • Sons and daughters of members of Local 3 may apply by the high school principal or person he or she • Winners will be determined by a random drawing to be for an academic scholarship. One parent of the appli- designates and returned directly to Local 3 by the held at the July Executive Board meeting. Applicants cant must be a member of Local 3 for at least one year official completing it. do not need to be present to win. immediately preceding the date of the application. • Letters of recommendation. The applicants should sub- • The money will be funded when the college or trade • Sons and daughters of' deceased members of Local 3 mit one to three letters of recommendation giving school confirms the winner is a full-time student. are eligible to apply for the scholarships. The parent information about their character and ability. These 40 of the applicant must have been a member of Local 3 may be from teachers, community leaders, family WHERE TO GET APPLICATIONS in good standing for at least one year immediately friends or others who know the applicant, Please sub- preceding the date of death. mit all letters of recommendation with the application. Academic and random-draw scholarship applications • The applicants must be senior high school students • Photographs. A recent color photograph, preferably 2 are available at your district office or credit union branch who have, or will be, graduated at the end of either: inches by 3 inches, with the applicant's name written ot'Bee. It is the responsibility of the applicant to submit 1., 1) the fall semester (beginning in 2002) or 2)the on the back. The photo should be clear enough to the application on time to: spring semester (beginning in 2003), in public, pri- reproduce in the Engineers Ne~©s. Robert L. 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October 1999 811*'IM L DECEMBER 2002 + ENGINEERS NEWS ~ DISTRICT MEETINGS r-. 7 meeti HONORARY MEMBERS DECEMBER 2002 ;*ill' The following retirees have 35 or more years of membership in the local union as of October 2002, 5th District 20: Martinez, CA and are eligible for Honorary Membership effective Jan. 1. 2003 unless otherwise noted (*). Plumbers 159 1304 Roman Way Kenneth Anderson .1067357 Antonio Gomes. .1305597 Richard Reynolds . 1296314 Martinez, CA Michael Backovich Sr. . .1181523 Darrell Gouldsmith ...1301450 Gary Rose .... .1305646 9th District 17: Kauai, HI Charles Bogart ,...... 1225968 Jack Hager .1166710 Christo Santiago . 1144833 ~ Kauai High School cafeteria Delmer Burgess...... 0879977 Denny Kempton * . .1216309 Ronald Sullivan .1305652 . Lihue, HI Miguel Chacon .1305583 David Koani .1309008 10th District 17: Honolulu. HI Scott Collins .1006682 Del Lundberg 1276835 James Welch. .0736435 Washington Intermediate School cafeteria Roy Duncan . .1199241 Roger Mccarthy .... .1291266 Eugene Widiek .1144763 ~~ Samuel Eversole . . . 0679100 Wayne Miller...... 1242988 1633 So. King St. J. W. Windham .0950837 «* ann Honolulu, HI Mike Fierros 1051406 Gerard Orme .... .1230292 Percy Wraught ..... 1159519 T 11th District 17: Maui, HI Robert Garcia ...... 1196410 Carl Powell ...... 1230325 0 Effective ()et. 1.2002 Maui Beach Hotel 170 Kaahumanu Ave. U Kahului, HI 11th District 10: Lakeport, CA PM~%*&- Yacht Club ~ 55 - 5th St. n Lakeport, CA 12th District 17 : Hilo, HI Hilo ILWU Hall 63@artdCAkembers 100 W. Lanikaula St. Our condolences to the family and Mends of the foHowing Hilo, HI departed members: 12th District 90: Freedom, CA Aguilar, Robert .Coeur Dalene, ID . .10-05-02 Howard, Buck . . .Billings, MT 09-22-02 Veterans of Foreign Wars Hall 1960 Freedom Blvd. Avilla, Frank . Manteca, CA 09-25-02 Howard, Dave .Sacramento, CA 10-15-02 Freedom, CA Beasley, Charles .Hornbrook, CA .04-04-02 Hulsey, William , .Ola, AR .09-29-02 13th District 17: Kona, HI King Kamehameha Benberg, Arthur . .Vallejo, CA. 10-01-02 Kiemele, Donald .Hughson, CA ...09-27-02 Kona Beach Hotel Bisson, J .Los Banos, CA .10-10-02 King, Arlen N. .Elko, NV 07-13-02 75-5660 Palani Rd. ) Railua-Kona, HI Blaney, Richard . .Hope, ID 10-03-02 Knouse, Earl .Chico, CA .10-08-02 09-24-02 Lindell, Dennis JANUARY 2003 Cloyd, James . .Pleasanton, CA .Greenville, CA . .09-02-02 Cortez, John . .Ashland, OR 10-03-02 Luna, Jose Jn Modesto, CA .10-06-02 9th District 80: Sacramento, CA Engineers Building Crosby, Robert .Santa Rosa, CA 10-24-02 Malcolm, Robert .Redwood City, CA . 10-18-02 4044 N. Freeway Blvd. Dulle, Leo .Napa, CA 10-06-02 Miller, Lane .Wells, NV . .10-08-02 Sacramento, CA 16th District 30: Stockton, CA Everett, Melvin Arcata, CA. .10-09-02 Miller, Warren .Chico, CA 10-19-02 Italian Athletic Club Filippini, Ernest. .Arcata, CA . .09-28-02 Murray, Terry .Oakland, CA .10-02-02 3514 Cherryland Dr. Stockton, CA Frederick, Richard Sutter Creek, CA . .10-15-02 Newell, Dennis . .Penn Valley, CA 09-24-02 28th District 40: Eureka, CA Fristoe, .James .Silver Springs, NV .09-18-02 Pagett, Myron Casper, WY 10-13-02 Red Lion Hotel 1929 4th St. Gabriel, Wendell .Kapolei, HI . .09-07-02 Peterson, John Sr. . . .Indianapolis, IN 09-29-02 Eureka, CA Garrett, William .Ir .Clovis, CA .09-04-02 Poe, Rupert .Yerington, NV 10-12-02 29th District 70: Redding, CA .Roseburg, OR . Quigg, Harold .Live Oak, CA , Engineers Building George, Ernest . 10-18-02 09-13-02 20308 Engineers Ln. Haberman, Theodore . .Tenino, WA .10-03-02 Raef, Robert .Waterford, CA . 10-17-02 Redding, CA Harris, James. .Krum, TX. .09-25-02 Rafeiro, Albert . . .Courtenay, BC .09-21-02 30tli District 60: Oroville, CA Fraternal Order of Eagles Harrop, Donald .Elk Grove, CA 10-28-02 Ratekin, Edward Manteca, CA .08-12-02 2010 Montgomery St. Oroville, CA Hart, William . .Redding, CA . 10-13-02 Ri~'as, Alvino . . .Conoord, CA ...... 10-04-02 FEBRUARY 2003 20th District 50: Fresno, CA Cedar Lanes 3131 N . Cedar Fresno, CA 63606056(1 636pind61115 Allen, Phyllis, wife of Allen, Oliver .09-01-02 Pittard, Leona, wife of Pittard, George . .09-04-02 20th District 20: Oakland, CA Warehouse Union Local 6 Andrade, Veronica. wife of Andrade, Augustine (Dee) .09-13-02 Powell, Emily, wife of Powell, Elmer .09-12-02 99 Hegenberger Rd. Brown, Helen, wife of Brown, Roy A. . .08-16-02 Rice, Valeta Mae, wife of Rice, Paul (Dec) .08-04-02 Oakland, CA Caldwell, Laverde, wife of Caldwell, Pat (Dec) 07-11-02 Roberts, Mary, wife of Roberts, William . .08-22-02 27th District 01: Burlingame, CA Checketts, A]fton, wife of Checketts, Lynn .07-04-02 Stonebarger, Ramona, wife of Stonebarger, George (Dec) .09-16-02 Machinists Hall Tallman, Emily, 1511 Rollins Rd. Childres, Nora, wife of Childres, Harlon .09-13-02 wife of Tallman, Beverly (Dec) .08-12-02 Burlingame, CA Ensey, Georgina, wife of Ensey, Louis A. (Dec) .09-01-02 Walker, Shawn, son of Walker, Edward .08-09-02 27th District 10: Lakeport, CA Gough, Wanda, wife of Gough, Ken .08-30-02 Walker, Helen, wife of Walker, Stanley (Dee) . .07-24-02 Yacht Club Jennings, Linda, wife of Jennings, Joe . 09-04-02 Williams, Jane, wife of Williams, Wayne 08-25-02 55 - 5th St. Lewis, Rozena, wife of Lewis, William . .06-19-02 Zehnle, Margaret, wife of Zehnle, Lawrence ....08-28-02 Lakeport, CA Makua, Naomi, wife of Makua, Gilbert . .07-22-02 Zieovieh, Pamela, wife of Zicovich, Carey .08-01-02 N , 6 ue 9 59uoaam * Nomination rules for the OFFICIAL ELECTION NOTICE: lowing notice: with the Social giving Union and We nominating sion), who • NOTICE No. Alternate Delegate Convention Delegates, Section Register I hereby nominate the formfollowing: Signature President, the than other Signature • NOMINATION except that: and elected shall be Secretary, Financial Registered Apprentices) on • NUMBER OF NOMINATORS REQUIRED Social • INTERNATIONAL ENGINEERS Eligibility Article XII. Article XII, Recording-Corresponding Secretary Robert Nominations shall be Article XIII, Article The and Delegates hereby (b) Except as provided in (e) of this Section, the Election (a) Eligibility shall Security No. each nominator's Security minimum next preceding theelection. months of September, October and November of the year quarterly or special District and Sub-district Meetings in the Committee shall be nominated and elected at the regular Officer other Local Delegates is not 1(a) Section Elections, XII, in the same manner nominate its Sub-divisions (except the PRINTName meeting OF RIGHT TO (#Members Elections, Section 2(i) Elections, Union Bylaws, International No. number Alternate suspended by virtue , based on FORMS: shall Secretary, Treasurer and than Business NEWS + CONVENTION be the same MULTIPLE NOMINATORS in writing Social Security Number and SINGLE NOMINATOR to of eligible nominators have Section of their election Nominate: August 30,2002 of for non-payment NOMINATE: Article The Delegates. as ed Convention International the to Delegates Convention the Local Union Vice the 1(a) Social Security No. as provided in Article 2(e) President, election of and right to Delegate. Manager. XII, Section signed by one as Every DELEGATES Social Security , for Registered Article and DECEMBER for that nominate. Delegates, Section to (Insert Delegate (Insert I)eleeate Air Register No. Register No. of Member of 36,776 for a Constitutional Office) Recording-Corresponding required L. Wise, Business dues preceding the Membership (excluding delegates 2(b), RegisterNo. Apprentice Register or XII shall is thirty-seven XIII, more No. publishes the or.\Iternate the Parent Local in compliance for a Manager of these .\Itcrii,itc length International be nominated nominators 2002 1 Delegate Number Sub-divi- and Delegate) Delel,ite) Bylaws, alternate first ( who (37). * fol- in or (1) ON AS APPROVED ALTERNATE No. 3 of votes, their list, and they shall list, the Candidate receiving the least number of Candidate receiving the based Delegates and who are est number be numbered as in this Section provided, and who has been a Candidate total number nominated Recording-Corresponding Secretary, Financial • with the lowest number of votes would become first (lst) Alternate and point the Union is entitled to a lesser number of Delegates, the Delegate Delegate, and likewise if the average the Alternate increased sufficiently to entitle the Local has Engineers Local Union ber assigned the tied highest number of the Delegate who had been RULES GOVERNING The names of the In addition to The Candidates, In Ill the Each Alternate shall (c) (e) (d) Except (f) Where there (3) three through AUGUST paid per capita for the longest the delegates of on When Each place concurrently with the of these Bylaws, the nomination and election of Delegates year next following an election of Officers under Article XII held in the month of December, and classification. or her Position, or his after be didates for Delegates and Alternate Delegates, who shall then be dispensed with and the Recording-Corresponding Officers. and in Secretary Local Union Executive Board, Delegates and Alternate Delegates membership event Delegates by the event the month of February. declared duly elected. who his or her name on the ballot: Alternates to such International first, and Nominee shall have the 3 the International as provided in (e) with the highest number names the total Alternate 18 member for DELEGATES that two has been '"br shall cast one ( 1) ballot to be numbered in descending „ the Business votes shall receive BY numbered number average period of 20020 -'11/9 :l-,.1, shall be arranged Candidates shall be arranged in are no more Candidates in tax the Alternate shall virtue of Article Candidate who the 36th No. THE LOCAL and eligible for Delegate and Alternate Delegate. serve as necessary. The Alternate highest number of (2) or more Operating • a for the Delegates elected declared be 3 for fr number THE ELECTION OF DELEGATES AND member of Operating Engineers third (3rd) Alternate would no longer be a )• a or of votes shorter time shall TO Wk one (1) her :".' Convention the of year ending Delegates, Alternate for Manager, President, Vice IUOE Convention Engineers with this 1 elected. THE 36TH shortest period of Candidates receive · of members on which right to list collective 6 the number membership has decreased to the received by each of them. The the secret ballot election shall through period of time, and they shall nomination in descending Section, nominations will be has been candidates XIII, UNION be the lowest number than are authorized by the for all the unopposed can- Union of votes shall be designated listed above the tied Candidate votes his or her Office, or his the election will be held Convention shall take the Section 1, there shall is to Local bargaining agreement order, one (1) Secretary as to an 36 shall one of September votes shall be at Candidate with the next EXECUTIVE BOARD Alternate a IUOE occur next following the num- and '0:9:$1' member Union nominated at order additional Delegate, '. time. the following 1 election the bottom of the be declared .' descending the during CONVENTION the Local Union f and . one numbered No. with the ii the last. of Operating 30, based on . , Delegates. same number · ·1'14.· Local Union The 3. f through ,-i President, the Treasurer top of the 2002 has of ,('.1·0:.K~ for vir, order be elect- high- 24, then tied the the 491 36 as DECEMBER 2002 + ENGINEERS NEWS ... meetings : » , ~- Remilnder. -- Bring your dues card 'E .; , + 1 Rec. Corres. Secretary Robert -5.2 -: diaL-- 'td N.h, :-.. L. Wise reminds you to carry -, your current Local 3 membership card as proof of your good standing Edi# -"i .,~. . and identification as a member of Local 3. Having a current card with you allows you to participate & and vote at meetings. *549'll" u 4 ELECTION COMMITTEE: Back row from left: Rec. Corres. Secretary, Rob Wise: Jerry White, Yuba City District: 0 Raymond Parres, San Francisco District; James Caumiant. Nevada District; Bob Taylor, San jose District: Gene Election of market Lake, Eureka D,striCT: Gil Anderson. Oakland District; Don Patton, Wyoming Di5trict; Gary Mo-tho'e, Sacramento District Terry Farris. Fres,10 District; Virgil Blai,-, Utah District; and Bob B.agg, Stockton District and geographic area Seated from le«: Don Incardona, District 99; Leon Calkins, Rohnert Park District; Tom Hester, Redoin5 District; Jack Shcrt, Fa,rfield District; and Sonny Bergau, Hawaii District committee members Business Manager Don Doser has ELECTION OF DELEGATES & ALTERNATE DELEGATES TO THE 36TH IUOE CONVENTION announced the election of Market and Geographic Area Committee Members at 2002 NOMINATION MEETING SCHEDULE each of the regularly scheduled district meetings in Northern California and Reno DECEMBER 2,2002 DECEMBER 5,2002 DECEMBER 11, 2002 during the first quarter of 2003. District 04 District 30 District 17 Eligibility rules are as follows: Special called meezing Special called meeting 1. Members must live in the commit- Regular district meeting Engineers Building Waterloo Gun & Bocci Club tee's geographical area. Maut Beach Hotel 2540 N. Wainey Way 4343 N Ashley Ln. 2. Members must make a living work- Fairfield, CA Stockton, CA 170 Kaahumanu Ave. ing in the industry in that area. District 20 Kahului, H- 3. Members must be an "A" journey- DECEMBER 3,2002 Regular district meeting level grade operator. District 10 4. Member must be in good District 50 Plumbers 159 standing. 1304 Roman Way Special called meeting Regular district meeting 5. Members cannot be owner-operators. Cedar Lanes Martinez, CA Yacht Club No member 3131 N. Cedar District 15 55 - 5th St. shall be nominated unless they are present at the meeting and Fresno, CA Special called meeting Lakeport, CA accept the nomination and, if elected, District 40 Engineers Building 4925 Wardwell Industrial assume the position. Special called meeting Dr. Casper, WY DECEMBER 12, 2002 Best Western Bayshore Inn No member is allowed to serve more 3500 Broadway than two consecutive terms Eureka, CA DECEMBER 9,2002 District 17 on the Market Regular dis:rict meeting and Geographic Area Committee. District 11 District 17 Hilo ILWU Hall Special called meeting Regular district meeting The schedule of the meetings in which Engineers Building Kauai High School cafeteria 100 W. Lanikaula St. these elections will be held appears in the 1290 Corporate Blvd. Lihue, HI Hilo, HI district meetings schedule on page 19. Reno, NV District 60 District 90 Special called meeting DECEMBER 4,2002 Sutter-Yuba Board of R-ealtors Regular district meeting 1558 Starr Dr. Veterans of Foreign Wars Hall District 80 2003 Grievance Special called meet_n,2 Yuba City, CA 1960 Freedom Blvd. Engineers Building Freedom, CA , Committee Election 4044 N. Freeway Blvd. DECEMBER 10, 2002 b Sacramento, CA Rec.-Corres. Secretary Robert L. Wise District 17 DECEMBER 13,2002 in accordance with District 70 Regular district meetinA ~ has announced that Special called meeting Washington Intermedi,ile Article X, Section 10 of the Local Union Di~triet 17 Engineers Building School cafeteria ] . ~ Bylaws, the election of Grievance ReAular district mectin4 f 2 - ' 20308 Engineers Ln. 1(33 So. King St. Committees shall take place at the first Redding, CA Honolulu, HI ~ · Kinq K:,inellitmeha Konit Be:tch regular quarterly district meeting of 2003. I lot el District 12 District 01 75-566() Painni Rd. ' The schedule of the meetings in which Special called meeting Srecial called meetinc these elections will be held appears in the Kallun-Kona, 11I Engineers Building Machinists Hall i. : I k district meetings schedule on page 19. 1958 W. N. Temple 1511 Rollins Rd. All meetin@ *i]I convene at 7#.11* Salt Lake Ci,v, UT Birlineame, CA i i ·1 ' 4.*·... s - ENGINEERS NEWS + DECEMBER 2002 current phone #, address, e-mail. sell, great profit opportunity. Call FOR SALE: 235 cid engine, power OBO. Call (510) 886-4274. SwapShop ads are offered Contact Bill Waltz 530-268-1236 530-842-2916. Reg.#2441357 glide automatic transmission, Reg#2182295 free of charge to members in or Joe Scanlon 916-663-3235 or enclosed driveshaft, and rearend good standing for the sale or e-mail [email protected]. FOR SALE: 1995 36 ft. Nu-Wa from 1951 Chevy sedan. Was FOR SALE: Jeep rack custom, trade of personal items Reg.#1054933 Hitchhikes 5th Wheel, two slides running when purchased two heavy duty, all brackets, $210. and/or real estate, and are ------with oak cabinets, beige carpet- years ago, $500. Call Ken at 1983 Husgavarna CR500 hang on usually published for two FOR SALE: 1979 Fl 50, 4x4, short ing, burgundy trim, CH/A, wash- (831) 684-0487. Reg#1993074 baby, 55 hours, $600. 1989 months. Please notify the box, 4 speed, camper shell, CB, er/dryer combo, 10 gallon _ Sunrunner mini-day cruiser, plus office immediately if your less than 20000 miles on 400m gas/electric water heater, stand FOR SALE: D4/7U hydraulic dozer- trailer, $8000. Bobcat and back- item has been sold. Business New up bedroom with extra closet and hoe, just backhoe attachment, no related offerings are not eligi- engine and dutch. double bee gee pump, wide Bobcat included, $1500. Call ble for inclusion in brakes/drums, etc. Many extras. storage spaces, large basement track, $6500. 4 inch Barnes dems doqs SwapShop. Engineers News $2,000. without winch. $2,500. for storage, too many things to pump mounted on trailer no Travis at (925) 674-8781 or (925) ~i * reserves the right to edit ads. with warn winch. 209-634-0941. list. $24,200. Call (210) 860- engine, can be run w/PTO, $375. 383-4596. No phone-in ads please. Reg.#2332848 5611 Ask for Ed. Reg#2329074 1953 5-window 1-1/2 ton Chevy Deadline 1st of the month. - - - truck, 4 speed with 2/speed axle, FOR RENT Located 10 minutes Limittwo ads per issue. FOR SALE: Closed cooling system FOR SALE: 2000 Ford Ranger Ext. $575. Make offer or will trade for east of Reno off Interstate 80. for Chev V-8 boat engine $250. Cab with camper shell, 3.0 V6 items of equal value, Call (530) Anglers Heaven. 3 bdrm, 2 bath, To place an ad, type or print 209-634-0941. Reg.#2332848 engine, 5-speed trans, power 527-8435. Reg#1082385. 2 car garage, 1500 sq. ft., all legibly and mail to: - - windows and locks, cruise, tilt appliances included, a/c, fire- FOR SALE: 1976 GMC 6500 18' steering, CD, excellent condition. FOR SALE: 1984 Pace Arrown, 31 place, deck, fenced yard, kennel, Operating Engineers flatbed, big block 5 spd trans with 19,000 miles, $14,000. Call foot, new engine 454, rebuilt pet on approval, 24-hour security, Local Union #3 2 spd read end. 2 years old very (209) 267-9331. Reg#0947078 transmission, new A/C x 2, good pool, spa, community center. 3920 Lennane Dr., -- good shape! 1800.00 OBO. Also ---·-- condition, $12,000 080 or trade. Grammar school close by. Sacramento, CA 95834 1992 GMC Yukon SLE 2dr 75K FOR SALE: 36 inch backhoe buck- Call (916) 777-7055 $1175/month includes garbage, ATTN: SwapShop* miles. VERY CLEAN. Orig owner. et, fits 710 John Deere, $400 or ,cable TV, water and lawn service. 8000.00. After 5:00 pm 209- trade for 12 or 18 inch CAT buck- FOR SALE: 1952 Trawler, 49 foot, First, last plus $500 security and Or fax ads to: SwapShop 736-0704. Reg.#2123401 et. (530) 275-6409. classic coast guard certified, cleaning deposit. Call Charlie or (916) 419-3487 Reg#2046963 wood hull, single 671 deck, Tamera at (775) 342-0604. FOR SALE: 27ft Prowler Regal 5th $8000 OBO/trade. (916) 777-7055. Reg#2375021 Or e-mail to: www.oe3.org wheel with front living room. FOR SALE: 11.75 acres. New upholstery - very clean and $1,010,500. for all,will not split FOR SALE: Ho Scale brass steam *All ads must include Member FOR SALE: 1974 white 10-yard recently serviced. Everything up acres, irrigation water sold locomotives and cars. All Registration Number or ad dump, 8V92 435 HP-13 spd+2 works, AC heater, water heater, separate. Description: small Southern Pacific RR prototype. will not appear. All ads should speed rears, 85% rubber PS, heat, t6. All orchard, 6 bedroom, 2-story be no longer than 50 words. stereo, microwave. Sleeps air, jake, air ride seat, 2 CB's, Brass passenger and head end oak cabinetry - beautiful condi- house, 2 small garages, 1 large AM/FM tape, good looking, good cars. Some spectrum plastic tion. $7,500 or trade for motor shop in Bluffdale, Utah. Call Orin running truck, ready to work, diesels, buildings unbuilt, detail FOR SALE:2000 Holiday Rambler, at (801} 254-3076 or email at home of equal or more value. $12,500 OBO. Call Christ at parts, freight car kits. Buy it all or 30' travel trailer with double [email protected]. Reg#0950667 209-754-6703 or e-mail lizecas- In Blachly, a piece at a time. Call Charlie at slideout, many extras, non-smok- (541) 925-4137. tor@netscape,net. for pictures or - Oregon. Reg#1494208 (775) 342-0604. Reg#2375021 ers. Pulled less than 10k miles. more info. Reg.#2151622 FOR SALE: 2001 Honda CR250, Very nice cond. $18000 firm, immaculate with all the extras FOR SALE: 92 FOR SALE: 1940% Maple table Bounder, 34 ft. J and spares. Must see. $4000 928-704-5199. Reg.#0796005 FOR SALE: 1958 Ford Edsel, Black with four chairs, $500. 1994 model, BSMI, power jacks, Sony White very good condition. OBO. Call (775) 720-7641 any- BKUP camera, dual ac's, dual fur------and Suzuk Katana 600cc, 36k miles, FOR SALE: HP 712 desk jet printer Original Garage Kept. 28,000 time or for information and pic- excellent condition and well- naces, 2 TV's, VCR to both TV's, $20. HP scanner $20. Bike beach original miles. 804-333-4831. tures, email [email protected]. 7000 gen, maintained, extras included, awnings all around, cruiser $30. 17" Ford rim and Reg#1689693 new tires and brakes, 2 way frig $2500 OBO. Carpenters/wood- hub caps off of 98 Fl 50 4x4 $50. FOR SALE: 1964 Dodge Polara and WH, CB, AM/FM radio and workers dream SHOPSMITH. 7 VIBER plate never used $1200. with a 383 wedge. Golden FOR SALE: 1995 Mercury Cougar, miles, $28,000. old, only 6 months worth of tape, 80,000 1971 water truck diesel engine Anniversary edition. Original V8, good mechanical condition, years (707) 448-4252. Reg#0904929 front, side, rear sprays runs good chrome & interior, runs good! new tires, no dents, inside good time was used, capable of being a $1100.00 OBO. 209-952-3903. 530-243-6563. Reg. #2346525 condition, 109K miles, $5000 lathe, band saw/sander, drill FOR SALE: Ingersoll Rand roller, Reg.#2024136 ------OBO. Call (707) 275-2150. press, table saw, shop vacuum, model DD-35, good condition, Hi, could you please lower the Reg#1523123 many extras, $1900 OBO. Call needs engine, $600 OBO. Call FOR SALE:CatD4 track rails good asking price for the 2001 Tundra Robert at (209) 914-4178 or (209) 931-2058. Reg#1022395 condition 4400. Three point hitch to $19995. Thanks, Matt. 510- FOR SALE: 544C John Deere artie (209) 510-0582. speed sprayer 32 " fan $400. 886-4274. Reg.#2182295 ulating 2 yd. Diesel loader, 4700 FOR SALE: 1949 Plymouth Special (530) 346-2918 or hours, glass, lights and wiring are FOR SALE: 1989 Terry Resort, 24 Deluxe, 4-door sedan. New tires, [email protected]. FOR SALE: A great home for the in very good condition, service ft. pull trailer plus 2-1/2 ft. stor- brakes, wheel bearings, battery Reg.#1271053 first time buyer or OE3 retiree. records and manual available. age platform built onto the rear, and more. 12,000 miles on -- -- Reno/Sparks 1500 sq.ft. Located $24,500 OBO. (707) 664-1784. set up to pull doubles, new tires, rebuilt flathead six, dutch and FOR SALE: By original owner (in 10 minutes eastof Reno. 3 bed- Reg#1047032 batteries and water pump. throw-out bearing. Needs uphol- Fremont). IBM Selectric 111 correct- room/2bath, 2 car attached Awning with stainless steel cover, stery and paint. $3500 OBO. ing typewriter with 2 font garage. Fenced backyard. FOR SALE: 2,400 sq. ft. home, 4 weight distributing hitch with (541) 396-5803. Reg#1632450 ballsGREAT DEAL! $300 OBO. Owners motivated to sell. Will bedrooms, 2.5 baths, newly anti-sway bar, many more extras, Great condition ! Please reply to consider any reasonable offer or remodeled, family room and lip super clean, $5000. Call (209) FOR SALE: CAT 30 #4603, Farmall [email protected]. lease option/owner carry, Charlie ing room, garage and shed with 334-3605. Reg#2074617 "A", Kohler engines 12 $ 14 hp, Reg.#2174515 or Tamera 1-775-673-0604 or e- motion lights, new doors and electric start, Goodwin Almond ------mail [email protected]. screen doors, swamp cooler, new FOR SALE: 2001 Toyota Tundra Knocker with pruning bucket, WANTED:AUBURN CONSTRUC- $139,900.00. Reg.#2375021 kitchen with Corian countertops, 2WD, 4 door access cab, 6.5 ft antique Good sweeper, Delta TORS/AUBURN DAM FOUNDA- great location, close to elemen- bed, 4.7L, 32 valve, V8, auto radial arm saw, 10 inch, 10,000 TION REUNION - Looking for peo- FOR SALE: 4 graves at Rose Hills tary and high school, two new trans., fully loaded, power rack lb. Utility trailer, 600 ft sprinkler pie who worked Auburn Dam Memorial Park in Whittier, Ca. furnaces, gas log fireplace, new and pinion steering, power win- pipe and trailer, chain saws, Jeep '74-'79 interested in attending a Highly desirable area. Lot #2929, sprinkling system. $155,000. dows, locks, mirrors, ABS brakes, CJ-7,1976. Call (530) 343-1340. reunion scheduled for Spring plots 1 -4. Valued at $12,000, will Call Arden at (801) 225-2517. dual airbags, 28K low miles, Reg#1070943 2003. Please contact with your take $7,000 or best offer. Must Reg#0649266 drives/rides excellently $19995 DECEMBER 2002 + ENGINEERS NEWS district ~FROM ROHNERT PAR/<~ Work remains strong for District 10 District 10 would like to thank Caltrans Hwy. 101 Hopland Engineers on the payroll. The Siri Grading and Paving report- the OE CAT volunteers who realignment and widening job had company broke ground the last ed it still has a composite crew of six worked the phone banks and all the base rock down, and two week of October on the Medlock to eight Operating Engineers work- precinct walks this election season. paving crews started to pave the Ames Winery in Windsor, and was ing on about six small private proj- They took time out of their sched- four-mile stretch of the two north- low bidder for site work on the eets in Sonoma County. It was just re liles to help the Rohnert Park office bound lanes the first week itt Mendocino College extension and finishing up the Montecito Shopping get out the vote for labor-friendly November. The company still had a water main upgrade for the Center in Santa Rosa and starting ~ candidates and issues. Because of underground crews and surface Wikiup Water District. the site work for the Exchange Bank ~ »¤ their efforts, many OE3-endorsed crews working on two school sites Ghilotti Construction put the in Montgomery Village. candidates in the district and state in Ukiah and Laytonville. finishing touches on the 80-lot sub- The Rohnert Park office wishes were elected. Again, thank you North Bay Construction's River division in Cloverdale and just our members and their families a from the district representative, Rock Casino project had most of started the rough grading and pipe happy and safe holiday. business representatives, coordina- the major work done by the work on a small development for tor and dispatcher for your partici- October deadline but still had Christopherson Homes in REMINDER: pation in helping your union. some operators doing extra work. "Skyhawk" east of Santa Rosa. Its Saturday, Dec. 14, As winter draws near, most of North Bay Construction's Morton service and underground crews HAZMAT Eight-hour the bigger projects in Sonoma, Property's subdivision in were busy trying to beat the rain Refresher Course at the Mendocino and Lake counties are Healdsburg was just about complet- on the first phase of an exclusive Rohnert Park District Office nearing completion. Granite ed and still had a few operators private development in the ... Construction's Willits Ridge Hwy. working on the commercial build- foothills of the Sonoma Valley. 101 realignment project had the ing site "The Point at Foss Creek" Argonaut Constructors was low IIOLIDAY SCHEDULE finish paving done at the end of in downtown Healdsburt bidder on a small Caltrans highway Monday, Dee. 23 to Wednesday, Dee. 25 October. Subcontractor MBI was Oak Grove Construction has resurfacing project near Calpella. It and getting ready to place the concrete 12 projects on the books with a also picked up an overlay and bike Monday, Dee. 30 to Wednesday, Jan. 1 Closed all day center divider. The company's composite crew of 29 Operating lane project in Healdsburg. ~ FROM FAIRFIELD ~ Work continues on the Carquinez Bridge i h ,('' 1 = -All '~ , s1* f 4 ~& L viN,44* Tower Crane Operator Tim Plowmap L x V~ and OE3 Organizer H. K, Pan stand~*_ l - top of the tower crane boom over , ing the San Pablo Bay. Benicia is seen ..#11 .VLL onthe/eftand Crocketton theright 64*i . - t':1~/ : .i~a,4„v ~~ "-~2- &@UT'. ,- ':ill- - ,~L 1*\,-315 "d.* - 4 d It's a long way down - an operator looks off the 3® top of the tower of the new Carquinez Bridge. ~ 62.*-w*#*r.i*S./ ~. / Operator Don lee stands on the dredge Local# m ' ber Dave barge «CON as the drill bit ' v Burn erates the dumps its load. 4100~/lowoc Cran .~~:~~ ---- ENGINEERS NEWS + DECEMBER 2002 44 ~FROM HAWAI/~ District 17 members ratify contract Throughout the state, members in Hilo, rently sits in disrepair at a San Francisco Business Manager John Bonilla, and Local 3 Kona, Maui and Oahu unanimously ratified Navy dock. Each passing year brings it clos- Financial Secretary Harold K. Lewis. the newly-proposed Master Construction er to an ignoble end in a scrap heap. "We're still struggling to accomplish our Agreement. The proposed agreement is for The tugboat responded bravely during goal and need all the help we can get, both }3!Jjslp five years and Went to the GCLA-BILA for the battle at Pearl Harbor by fighting fires in bodies and finances," Ford said. ratification. on the USS Arizona, Vestal, Nevada, Oglala, For more information, write to: 01 Maryland and the Tennessee, and by rescu- Tugboat Hoga Preservation Society ing sailors from the oily waters. The tugboat 1164 Bishop St., Suite 146 Bringing the Hoga home pushed the USS Nevada shore, keeping the Honolulu, HI 96813 stricken battleship from blocking the harbor Or visit the Web site, www.pacifichistory. entrance. The tugboat still has a crease in net/HOGAFILE/HOGA.HTML. its bow from this difficult and dangerous maneuven The ship is listed as one of the top 11 most endangered historic sites in the United States by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. ~ Five groups across the ' I~~ 3 ...... country are vying to save it. ¥gr-- One group, the Tugboat Hoga 41 Preservation Society, headed by its president, Dave Ford, is scrambling to bring the Hoga home to Pearl # ~~ ~' -,- From left: Charles Hinman of the Historic Bowfin Harbor. The other groups who are trying to * ---,RE .-2* , Museum, Burl Burlingame from the Honolulu Star take the Hoga to their respective Bulletin, and Dave Ford of the Hoga Preservation areas ,include two groups from Florida, one Society. 1- from San Francisco and one from Little Rock, Ark. r„ Eleven-year Local 3 member Dave Ford Letters supporting the effort have been is personally spearheading an effort to bring received from International Union of' home to Pearl Harbor the tugboat USS Hoga. Operating Engineers General President It is one of the last three surviving ships Frank Hanley, Local 3 Business Manager Above: The Hoga as it is today. Inset: The Hoga from the Dec. 7, 1941 attack. The Hoga our- Don Doser, Local 3 President and Assistant fights fire on the USS Nevada. Political action District 17 stalr and OE CAT &11/: j members were busy in the days U.S. Con 71 * sr= . ,~x Denae i prior to the primary and general Al dalin elections. Financial Secretary Harold K. Lewis with Local 3-endorsed.1 .6 *,a#48- 4 j~ governor and lieutenant gover- nor candidates Mazie Hirono and Matt Matsunaga. f tt .7 .d i From left: Stabilization Fund Administrator Before starting the workday, staff Allan Parker oversees OE CAT members and OE CAT members take turns sign Angel Julian, Mel Horner and Kekai Romero waving. in preparing literature for a mailout. Assistant District Rep. Kalani Mahoe and OE CAT members stuff envelopes in preparation for a mailout to members. id?1 - '------*I *o *z- JV w ..eg19% VOL. 3, #10 • OPERATING ENGINEERS LOCAL UNION NO 3 • ALAMEDA, CA • DECEMBER 2002 Who and what is the union? By Tina Marie Love, business representative 44#f. Each time you hear the county say, "the union won't let us do this" 4 : .&&.5, 3 ff??Mp. or "the union makes us do that," or, I <'.-p]Id}'' "it's because the union. . . ." it is trying to get you to depersonalize your understanding of your union, as well as the concept of unionism. The *0014 Op 0 county would have you believe "the f, 46 union" is an evil and corrupt organi- zation that enslaves you and won't let /180 you do whatever it is it thinks it should be able to do for your own 4.0 good. The county would certainly like the freedom to be able to pay you I what it thinks you deserve, or to give 1 bonuses only to those it thinks $40 : deserve them. And what is the mea- suring stick the county would use to determine who gets paid what, or * who receives additional bonuses? ~ One can only imagine. Who really is the union? ing their local union, don't be critical British Empire was known as the You are. By definition, a union is of them. Instead, recognize that they empire where the sun never set. It an alliance of individuals joined do not yet understand how collective knew if it could break the unity of a together for a common cause, collec- strength works. people, it would be able to easily con- tively benefiting the group as a Imagine what life in the new world quer and control them. Sadly, this whole, demonstrated through its would be like if we did not have the same approach is still used today in strength in membership and sharing union of independent states we know the area of labor relations. one united voice. Each and every as the United States of America. Now We must not allow ourselves to be member of your union comprises imagine how much strength we would conquered by unrest and division. _1~ Your union, while united by the forfeit if California were a separate Our struggle for all that is right, fair ~!1!!~ understanding that together we have country from Nevada or Oregon. We 1 and equitable takes courage and per- strength and support. would have no strength at all. severance. Be patient. Be strong. The union is a very powerful bond Washington, Jefferson and Lincoln ~ that binds us together in a way that fought hard to develop the ideals of And stay united. gives us power. This power of collec- unionism and unity in this country. So when you hear all that buzzing tive strength is what enables us to Our union is what makes us strong. about "the union this" or "the union improve our working conditions, our For centuries the British empire that," gently remind yourself, you are M„.,%-4 compensation, benefits and protec- employed the tactical strategy of the union and you are part of that tion. The union is the collective 'divide and conquer.' It found this demonstrated group of strength, soli- - , power of you. approach so successful that it was darity and purpose that stretches When you see individuals who able to assemble a vast empire that around the world and embraces more - don't recognize the value of support- encircled the globe. Worldwide, the than 45,000 fellow Local 3 members. 4-M PUBLIC EMPLOYEE NEWS . DECEMBER 2002 NEWS Files of Memories FROM THE This month I break from the standard work-related article and kids. Plan a regular date night with your significant other. Get a focus on something even more important: family. Many of us put regular schedule to visit your parents or grandparents. You already in long hours at work with lots of late nights, early morninAs, hun- use that calendar or palm pilot to schedule your life, so schedule public dreds of phone calls, pages, meetings and the endless errands that your family in there and stick to it, Would you cancel an impor- need to be done. In addition we have to get the kids to school, buy tant meeting for just anything? So why is it so easy to cancel employees the groceries, complete the long-overdue repairs, spend time with things with your family for just work. Take the time at least dur- our spouse, hope to make it to the kids games, doctors appoint- ing this holiday season to hug your kids. Listen, really listen to ments and hundreds of other things we never seem to find time to what your kids have to say. It is so easy to shake your head and fi complete. say "uh-huh" when they talk and yet you never really hear what they say. Spend time with your significant other and go on a nice date like you did when you were dating years ago. If you go on It's about family vacation, then go on vacation. Leave the laptop at home. The above list could go on and on, as many of you know. You ; may have a different list of things but the problem is all the same. We do not take time to stop and smell the roses. Too much hustle Family does have a meaning and bustle, with excuses that this or that are not done and can't F Fun with your family wait. Our minds are fogged with the belief that it must be done and done now. So we skip the kids games, dinner at home, putting the A Always take time to listen to your kids or significant other kids to bed, taking our significant others on a date, visiting our M Make time to tuck the kids or date your significant other parents, teaching our kids how to fish, hunt or play sports. Or just I Involve yourself in the lives of your family sitting on a dock or a balcony overlooking the ocean or a lake and by taking the time to relax and enjoy life or our family. Well it's the L Love and listening is something your family needs constantly time of the year to stop it. KURT BENFIELD Y Your family is more important than anything Director of public employee division Your memories The alternative is unspeakable I imagine all of you have fond memories of' events through- out your life. Maybe they were when you were a child during All too often many of us take our families or maybe time for we Christmas or Thanksgiving having that special dinner or gift granted. We assume time does not pass quickly, and we think exchange. The raucous annual New Year's Eve parties with fam- can get it done tomorrow. Or we think we can take our kids out ily or friends. How many of you remember your high school next week or next month because we are busy right now. Let's face homecoming or senior ball? Maybe it was when you hit a home it, are we not actually busy all the time anyway? Soon we realize run in little league or softball. Maybe it was when you got your all to late that our kids are grown and we missed their childhood. first bicycle or pet. Maybe it was your wedding or your child We have not paid attention to our significant others and divorce or being born, Maybe it was the simple things such as your child's a poor relationship looms in the future. Or worse yet as saw first steps or watching them walk. Seeing your significant other recently, something terrible happens like Sept. 11 or the sniper 412» *1. smile when you walk in the room or seeing someone you've killings in Washington, D.C., or maybe serious health problems or coached achieve goals. Maybe it's talking around the campfire a vehicular accident takes a cherished family member from us. during a family camping trip. Maybe it's just lying on the couch Wearethenleftwonderingifweshouldhave spent moretimewith with the family watching old movies. our families or we feel guilty that we did not. Whatever it is, you have it filed away in your memory banks for a reason. It appealed to you, and it stuck in your head because it was important. It made an impression upon your memory. I Just do it! remember my first bike, my first puppy, my wedding day, fishing with my dad, coaching my kids, dating my wife, my first boxing I am sure many of you have heard this Nike catch phrase. It match win, listening to my grandfathers stories and my mom seems to fit in this article as I close. Put all the excuses away and cheering for me in sports and doctoring me when I was sick. I have just do it. Spend time with your family members. Be important in many other special memories as I am sure that many of you do. their lives. There is no better compliment than being remembered for something you did long after you are gone. There are so many small things that we always worry about. There is a book I recom- Take the time mend for everyone. It is authored by Richard Carlson, Ph.D. It is called, "Don't sweat the small stuff." Too often we cannot let the You get those great memories the painting to spend time with our fam- , from building them. Now it's lawn go, or the laundry or ilies. I leave you with these questions: What would you do or say time to make more memories. had one week to live? Would you 12 It's time for you to get out of that to yourself if you were told you » office and away from that job or go to work and answer your cell phone and fax hundreds of duty and spend time at home to papers? What would you do if you knew that a member of your do those extra things that you ~ family had one week to live? Would you spend time with them, or need to do with your family. Put would you be too busy with those all-important meetings? I am the briefcase away, the cell not saying to ignore your work. What I am saying is don't ignore phone down and experience the important things in life. See those Y0ur family. To me family can hold many different meanings like kids achieve, date your significant other, gather the family togeth- love, listening, support, helping, laughs and making a difference in er for the first time in a long time and be raucous on New Year's. family's life. Take time to spend with your family during these hol- Go to your kid's game and cheer like it is the championship. Take idays and then throughout the year. I wish you the best during kids and tell Christmas and New Year's and look forward to the coming year. f your mom or dad out for lunch or dinner. Hug your , them you love them. Get your kids or your significant other the , gift they have wanted for a long time. After all, isn't the smile worth it? Be involved with your family's life. Pick something that God bless you and be safe. you have in common with each of your kids and do it with your - Kurt Benfield -r DECEMBER 2002 • PUBLIC EMPLOYEE NEWS ~ w =9--T-**a@#.I.MN, OAKOTA -*# I South Dakota, an untapped resource NEWS By Norm Montgomery and Dean Cofer. business representatives FROM THE South Dakota, while one of the so-called right-to-work states, OE3 also has a certification petition with 70 percent of eligi- has surprisingly good labor laws. South Dakota law allows public ble signatures filed for an election at the Hot Springs School employees to organize and bargain collectively, and allows unions District. Organizing campaigns proceed well at the Butte County public 840 file unfair labor practice charges that are then heard and adju- Highway Department and the Meade County School District for *dicated by administrative law judges. an additional 101 potential members. ' employees Operating Engineers Local 3 is responsible for organizing and In addition to being the home of the Mount Rushmore and representing public and private employees in 22 counties in Crazy Horse monuments, the Black Hills, the annual Sturgis South Dakota, and we currently represent members located in six motorcycle rally, along with great hunting and fishing, South of those counties. Dakota is an untapped organizing oasis for OE3. Public and pri- vate employees in the state of South Dakota are starving for OE3 is proud to represent members employed 0 F 0 » the type of union representation that our local union is by the following employers: city of Bell Fourche 00 6* famous for providing. Miscellaneous Unit, city of Bell Fourche Police, &> Custer County Highway Department, 0 South Dakota is proud of being apart of OE3, and Deadwood City employees, Deadwood Police '; with the continued support of Business Manager 20*ip Department, city of Edgemont, Meade Q~ = : D" ' 1-*EL - 420 {~ 9 Don Doser and officers, the membership in South pp County Sheriff's Department, Meade County Z Dakota will continue to grow. i Road Department, Pennington County 0 60 vill)Affi#7 540 2m In closing, the staff and members deputies and sergeants, Sturgis City employ- '; in South O Dakota want to wish you and yours a merry ees, Western Dakota Votech, IIumane Society 6 4 Christmas and a very prosperous and happy new year. of the Black Hills,=and the city of Spearfish*- 4& . 'b - 4 -/.£ - i '$*-8/-.r-2,/- -Ua#*2/&Ua A solidifying experience New feature By Bob Highbaugh, business representative starting in January There are more than 10,000 public the strike. Since most public agencies Starting in January 2003 the Public employee members of Operating prohibit their members to strike as a Employee News will have a new and exciting Engineers Local 3. Although many of' matter of law, I thought of an alternate addition, a new regular monthly feature these are law enforcement professionals, way for public employee members to called "The Leial Edge" which will describe and provide actual examples of eases or new most are employees in public works support their union brothers and sisters. ease law and legislation. This new article will departments and other non-law enforce- The 32 agencies serviced from the prove to be invaluable to our members as a ment governmental agencies. These San Jose Public Employee Office are monthly update on recent legislation or people are responsible for maintaining comprised of more than 4,000 members. cases that have been through the legal sys- and repairing roads, tree trimming, flood Most live in the area and at one time or tem, providing our members with a first- control, water pollution control and another have purchased goods and ser- hand look at the legal system and labor rep- other essential government services. viees from Granite rock. I sent out a fax resentation. New laws or legislation that may Many employees are operators of heavy to each agency represented by our office, have an impact on our members will be equipment just like their brothers and urging each member to support the reviewed or summarized as they are passed sisters in the "construction" side of action and boycott Granite rock. or utilized. Important cases handled by Operating Engineers. However, because Not only did we receive personal Local 3 also will be printed in this column. of the nature of their employment, there pledges from many members to not The column will be written by various labor is not much contact between the public patronize this employer, some went one attorneys from our outstanding law firm Van employees and the operators working for step further. Two agencies I represent, Bourg, Weinberg, Roger and Rosenfeld. private companies. Although few public the City of Fremont Maintenance and As many of you know, the Van Bourg law employee members can be seen at tradi- Recreations Services Department and firm is now the largest labor law firm in the tional union functions, they still have a the San Mateo County Harbor United States. The Van Bourg firm employs strong sense of unionism. District,canceled their orders for base more than 40 labor law attorneys who are experts in a whole host of For three weeks this past August and and aggregates from Granite rock the day other important labor statutes, laws and decisions to best September, Local 3 conducted a 15-day they received my fax. The employees of ~ represent the members of Local 3. Private these agencies informational picket as a precursor to a law firms cannot compete with a maximum Business rep- ~oRT--1 were proud to strike against Granite rock. of six labor attorneys in the largest firm. The tell Granite rock resentatives from all over the local ~ bulk of these private law firms are made up worked the strike lines at each Granite 1 EW<.1 that they too of workers' compensation and personal were Operating injury attorneys, which does members no Engineers and good if they are terminated or otherwise dis- officet~ak, 1~tdhoenh~~ltsttiriJ~Em~C]1also supported the strike. We L.-.-1 ~ UNION 1I supported their ciplined. These private law firms simply do made frantic calls to all 32 agencies we union brothers not have the resources or thousands of cases represent in an attempt to cancel meet- and sisters. that are be put through the legal system by ings and reschedule as many disciplinary The financial impact that these cancella- more than 40 attorneys to pull from for proceedings as was possible until after tions had on the company is unknown. experience. The word is spreading that Local the strike. What is known is the impact this incident 3 is once again the king of the hill. The While making contact with our agen- on solidifying the membership. Public Employee Division looks t'orward to cies, many of our members asked if there this new feature. ~~ was some way they could help out with ~ PUBLIC EMPLOYEE NEWS . DECEMBER 2002 Santa Cruz Dispatch Joins Local 3 NEWS By Bob Titus, organizer fROM THE Many other labor providers have represent- other Local 3 units in the area. The many sue- Public ed the employees of the Santa Cruz County cesses in bargaining, in addition to Local 3's public Public Safety Dispatchers. They have been political successes, made the decision an easy Employee , represented by AFSCME, private law firms and one for the dispatchers. The recent election employees most recently were represented by COPS was unanimous for the dispatchers in favor of Division (California Organization of Police and Local 3 as the exclusive representative. Local * Sheriffs). The Local 3 reputation in Santa Cruz 3 to this day remains the only "full- Offices OPERATING and Monterey County preceded us with the service"labor representative available. We con- ENGINEERS Santa Cruz County Dispatchers. Recently the gratulate the Santa Cruz Public Safety CALIFORNIA LOCAL 3 dispatchers heard and saw our Business Rep. Dispatchers on their decision, and we welcome Don Dietrich in action while representing the them to our growing Public Employee family. Alameda - Division Don Doser Headquarters 6 Business Manager (510) 748-7438 John Bonilla Asst. Business Manager Welcome Vicky Trevillyan Yuba City & President (530) 743-9254 , By Dean Cofer, business representative Bob Miller , Modesto , Vice President The Public Employee Division is pleased to organizing campaigns. Local 3 has qualified for (209) 529-7377 Rob Wise announce that Vicky Trevillyan joined the staff Agency Shop elections in both counties, and Recording- as an organizer. Until she was tapped last Trevillyan's task is to organize enough new Redding . Corresponding month for organizing duties, Trevillyan was the members to ensure victory when OE3 files for (530) 222-6093 , Secretary Public Employee Division secretary in Modesto elections. The officers and staff of OE3 are for the past eight years. Many OE3 members in committed to organizing the unorganized both Sacramento Harold K. Lewis Caltrans Unit 12 , Financial Secretary the San Joaquin Valley know Trevillyan as a internally and externally. Membership equals vibrant, friendly presence who has always been strength at the bargaining table and in ali other Central Office Frank Herrera ready and willing to assist them. representational dealings with employers. (916) 565-8140 - Treasurer Trevillyan has been assigned to assist the busi- Welcome Vicky - and we look forward to San Francisco ness representatives in Calaveras and your success in organizing the unorganized in (650) 758-3700 r Tuolumne counties by conducting internal Calaveras and Tuolumne counties. & il&-0...4 -*. P.pfl' i Se, Stockton ¥Mrt===1:#9 (209) 944-5601 Did you vote? San Jose (408) 289-9691 By Joe Salitella, business representative Pll[C EMFUnEE XESS StiFF Did you vote? Every election year most of approximately 120 soon-to-be former city HAWAII Don Doser ,§ us are bombarded by campaign rhetoric from employees. What is appalling in this scenario all sides. Vote for this candidate, vote for this is that a group of concerned citizens circulat- Editor Honolulu initiative, sign this petition - it seems like it ed a petition to place an initiative on the bal- (808) 845-7871 Amy Modim never ends. But while the temptation may be lot to allow the citizens of Stockton to vote Managing Editor to become apathetic and ignore the whole on whether or not they are interested in thing, for public employees it becomes entering into a partnership with a private Garland Rosaurn increasingly important that we are political. . NEVADA firm, and the city council on technical issues - Editoti:Ii .\dvisor Nothing is more precious to our funda- refused to allow the initiative to be of any Reno mental rights as Americans than the right to (775) 329-5333 Kelly Walker vote. It is the way our voices can be heard real determining factor in its decision by Ass(iciate Editor and our issues receive the attention they placing it on a special election that will take Elko 4 deserve. For a long time, those of us in pub- place after the decision is already made. (775) 753-8761 c,ininique Beilke. lie employment had very little to concern Democracy in action! Art Director ourselves with. Government work used to be Each OE) district has a well-organized , safe and very stable, but in recent years with political action plan. Volunteer your time, it SOUTH DAKOTA 1)11:ine licialley the specter of government downsizing and doesn't take much -just a couple of hours on ,Media (i,<,-din:,tor privatization, there are real reasons why we a weeknight to phone bank at the district Rapid City in public employment need to be concerned office, a commitment of as little as four hours (6()5) 737-1196 with each and every political race. on a Saturday to walk precincts, and even Candidates for city councils, boards of super- more effective, joining and receiving training UTAH visors, and boards of directors are all looking in the Operating Engineers Community to reduce the size of government, and with Salt Lake City Action Team (OECAT) program. Cheek that the benefits and stability of employment (801) 596-2677 that we have long fought for. Engineers News for recommendations, be informed on issues that affect your union and Nowhere is this trend more egregious than WYOMING in Stockton, where the eity council is court- Your job, and most importantly - VOTE! Ask ing a form of privatization called public-pri- Your business representative about how you Casper vate partnership. This potential change in can help, volunteer your time, make your (307) 265-1397 city employment will have an impact on union strong and protect your job.